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!