C rafts & H obbies in a C are H ome

Crafts & Hobbiesin a

Care Home

Heather Brown&

Katie Cowan

Burnlea Nursing Care HomeLargs

Burnlea• First opened in January, 2010• Registered to care for up to 34

Older (Lovely) People• Mainly long term care• Small respite service• Busy activity/hobby programme

Craft & Hobby Sessions

• Routine, scheduled sessions• 5 sessions per week• Plus, special events, visiting

entertainments, trips, spontaneous happenings etc.

Combination of:

• Large groups

• Small groups

• One to one activities

Activities include:• Physical activity• Mental exercise• Dexterity• Artistic / Creative• Reminiscence• Games• Music• Current affairs• Life stories• Pet therapy• Combinations of above• Simple blether & fun!

Benefits & outcomes:• Stimulating, motivating• Social interaction• Self-esteem & confidence increases• Creates sense of achievement,

fulfilment• Healthy activities & exercise• Creates a ‘buzz’• Puts a smile on faces!