Snow at Ron Smith

We had such a wonderful experience on the 7th of August with an unexpected change in the weather.  We were all busy in OT with various activities when the first flakes of snow fell.  I took the bravest resident out for a bit of sensory stimulation :)  His face lit up as he looked up and saw the tiny flakes falling down.  He remembered his first experience with snow.  "I can remember being on a farm when I saw snow for the first time.  I forgot how beautiful snow is."

The grounds of Elphin Lodge turned instantly into a Winter Wonderland. 

Another bunch of people who really enjoyed the snow were the enthusiastic third year Occupational Therapy students.  They were immediately out in the cold, running around and catching as many snowflakes as they could.  

Zainab, Nicole and Fae enjoying the snow  (and freezing to death).

Winnie was very happy about the snow.

Some staff members enjoyed the snow a bit too much and might have ended up with a bit of flu 

(so worth it).

Even though the residents did not make snow angels, the sisters on the ward made them all aware of the beautiful scenery outside and there was a kind of magic in the air that only snow can bring...