Daily Life

Active Life

We appreciate the individuality of each of our Residents in our care and we provide a range of various activities to make each day a different and enjoyable day for everyone.

Our specialist activities staff at all our homes work to encourage as many Residents as possible to get involved in activities both in a group environment and on an individual level.

Below is a list of sample activities that a resident might participate in on any given week.

Activity and Social Program:
All activities are matched to the level of ability of our residents

Entertainment
Music sessions with professional performers and local musicians, bingo, cards, board games, movie afternoons, sing-a-longs, residents choir

Therapies
Life story books, reminiscence therapy, Sonas, sensory/aroma therapy, pet therapy, pamper time, 1:1 sessions, men & ladies pampering

Social
Parties, barbecues, outings, weekly coffee mornings, knitting groups, reading of daily newspapers and discussion group, quiz and trivia groups, hoops, baking, tea parties, food and craft fair

Fitness
Indoor ball games and armchair exercises

Community
Social outings, volunteers support and involvement, parties, community events, charity events

Creative
Arts & crafts groups, gardening and flower arranging

Spiritual
Weekly Roman Catholic Mass and Rosary. Regular Church of Ireland Services

Festivities
All festive days, birthdays and holidays are celebrated.

Each Resident has their own choice of what makes a happy day for them.

All group and individual activity is designed to both mentally and physically stimulate the people we care for and to help enhance their life skills and feelings of purpose and self-worth.

Sample Activity Schedule