At Woodland Creek, our personal care home in Dresher, PA, we try to foster as much independence as possible for residents so they can continue living to their fullest capability, with the support of our experienced staff that is ready to help whenever necessary. To promote independence and help our residents thrive, we strive to implement engaging daily activities to support our residents’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs. Here are some of the daily activities our residents enjoy:
From ice cream socials to cookouts to mixers, Woodland Creek’s Life Enrichment Director is always coming up with fun ways for residents to mingle. Socialization is one of the main benefits of retirement homes since seniors living on their own can find themselves feeling isolated. These events help residents connect with one another and build genuine bonds with others their age, not to mention that these events often provide delicious foods to enjoy. Residents will want to keep an eye out for these!
Any artists in the house? Residents can get creative and express their imagination with the endless arts and crafts events offered at Woodland Creek. Flower arranging, oriental fan making, marbled art techniques, and leaf-pressing are just a few of our favorite events where residents can learn new artistic skills and even make an art piece to keep for display. In addition to these classes, we also make crafts for a cause to give back to the community, such as:
Just because you’re retired doesn’t mean it’s time to stop learning–that’s why we offer our residents educational seminars to challenge them to think and absorb new information. The options are endless:
Whether residents enjoy strategic games or games of luck, we offer a variety of options to choose from that go way beyond bingo! Games are a perfect way to engage the mind and maybe even stir up some friendly competition with fellow players. Some of our game offerings include:
All you have to do is show up and grab a seat–we’ll provide the popcorn and movie! We love showing movies, as well as educational documentaries. This is a great activity for a rainy or relaxing day. Here are some showings you might see:
Everyone needs to take some time for relaxation, and sometimes even pampering. It’s important to slow down every once in a while–or a lot–and let our bodies rest and rejuvenate! At Woodland Creek, we offer awesome opportunities for residents to treat themselves and relax with massages and various guided meditation sessions. Here are a few that residents can take advantage of:
If your schedule isn’t busy at Woodland Creek, then you’re not taking advantage of all the awesome opportunities we have to offer! Whether you want a fun-filled or relaxing day, we have so many choices–there’s always something to do for each and every resident.
To learn more about nursing homes in Montgomery County or to schedule a tour of our personal care facility, Woodland Creek, contact our friendly team today.
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Check with your local nursery for recommendations on what to plant. There are a range of choices--daffodils, tulips, allium, and hyacinth are 4 of the hardiest perennials for all planting zones. When spring comes around, you can look for your budding flowers!
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