1. Crafts & Hobbies in a Care Home

2. Burnlea Nursing Care Home
Heather Brown
&
Katie Cowan
Burnlea Nursing Care Home
Largs

3. 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

4. Craft & Hobby Sessions Routine, scheduled sessions 5 sessions per week
Plus, special events, visiting entertainments, trips, spontaneous happenings etc.

5. Combination of:
Large groups
Small groups
One to one activities

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

16. 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!