The Olive Branch Care Home & Assisted Living Facilites

23/08/2023

06/06/2023

Father's Day serves as a reminder of the importance of fatherhood. By recognizing and celebrating fathers, we can raise awareness of the crucial role they play in raising healthy, happy, and well-adjusted kids. Honoring dads on Father's Day is a way to show appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Let's honour all dads for the whole month of June. If you have a dad in a care home - make Father's day special for him - a visit, a phone call and a care package, are just some of the ways to make him feel loved.

01/05/2023

The official Mother's Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her mother's 1905 death, Anna Jarvis conceived of Mother's Day as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children.

Let's celebrate all Mothers for the entire month of May :- make that call, spend time with her if possible, or send a care parcel if you live far away...

Proverbs 31:25: "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."

20/04/2023

Indoor Winter Activities For Seniors
(Thanks to Silver Cuisine for the great ideas!)

With fewer hours of sunlight during the day, you’ll likely have more free time indoors. A great way to spend this time is by leaning into a creative outlet or learning a new skill, which can help pass time while keeping you connected with friends and family.

1. Games
Games are great for people of all ages. For seniors, board games and puzzles may have cognitive benefits and improve memory. Plus, it’s a great way to connect with gaming friends.

2. Book Club
Are you an avid reader? Spend a winter afternoon rereading an old favorite or flipping the pages of something new.
If you have a digital reading device, like a Kindle, you can download a new book without even leaving the house.

3. Exercise Classes
From healthy joints to heart and lung health, there are many benefits of exercise. Physical activity can be enjoyable if you pick a type of movement that you like and that your body tolerates well.

4. Needle Art
For dexterous older adults, needle art can be a beautiful craft to take interest in. From creating home decor to gifts, there isn’t a better time than winter to pick up stitching.
Try one (or more) of the following forms of needle art:
Crocheting / Cross stitch / Embroidery / Knitting / Sewing

5. Seasonal Crafts including paper crafts
Create a winter wonderland with seasonal crafts, filled with autumn colours and stark winter themes.
Seasonal craft ideas include:
Creating a seasonal wreath / Perfecting winter floral arrangements / various paper crafts with autumn leaves and dried berries / scrapbooking / decoupage / hand made cards (recycle old cards)

6. Letter Writing
Catch up on your correspondence by writing letters (or emails) over the winter months.

Whatever activity you choose, make sure to enjoy it with a hot cuppa and good friends!