This week it came to our attention the many ideas that the Living Choice team have been dreaming up to support their residents in lockdown. Conveniently a few of them are on their website here.
A couple we liked were:
April Birthdays
With COVID-19 restrictions in place, it has been impossible to arrange the usual Birthday Bash events. Not wanting the residents to feel left out, the Living Choice Woodcroft team hatched up a plan to take the birthday celebration to the residents in their homes. The staff members made up 65 gift boxes for those who had missed out in March, April and May and on Friday 15th May, they delivered them all, singing “Happy Birthday” 65 times!
Tasks to fill your days
Michael Gasking, who lives with his wife, Lois at Living Choice Fullarton, is known as the “go-to” man if ever you need anything made, repaired or polished! Most days, he can be found in the village workshop or in the basement, cleaning cars. He has some useful advice for those who need to fill their days in self-isolation.
- Dismiss all negative thoughts
- Polish the silver
- Do a jigsaw
- Read what your iPhone can do
- Find out more about your iPad and Computer
- Find out more about apps
- Climb some stairs or steps
- Walk around the neighbourhood
- Learn some scripture
- Tidy up your files
- Shred or get rid of some paperwork
- Go through your clothing and discard
- Throw out more rubbish
- Do some art, sketches, doodling
- Look up some old recipe books
- Clean your shutters and brickwork
- Read your car instruction book
- Throw out some books
- Make some scones for a neighbour or friend
- Do some crosswords or similar
- Ring an old neighbour for a chat
- Catch up with someone not doing so well
- Read some of your long-forgotten books
- Avoid too many movies
- Swap plants with your neighbours
- Recreate and replay your music collection
- Write a letter as distinct from an email
- Get out some of your old board games
- Brush up on your First Aid skills
- Learn a new skill via You Tube
- Dust off an old musical instrument
- Tell more of your life’s story
- Explore digital news sources
- Disinfect your car after shopping