Riverlodge 3 happenings

Here are some updates of what has been happening in Rivlerlodge 3 - our specialized ward for residents living with Alzheimers and Dementia.  Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and helpful staff we never have any dull moments...

The Tuesday volunteers came up with a lovely new idea...  They are using long pieces of ribbon attached to pieces of wood to create a colourful effect on the rhythm of the music.  Not only are these ribbons beautiful to look at, but it is really enjoyed by all the residents as it creates a connection between them and the person holding the ribbon.  We have really seen wonderful results with these ribbons...Thanks so much to Liz Botsis who made them for us! Here are some photos to show all the fun they bring...

As you can see the volunteers are also getting a lot of enjoyment and exercise from this activity :)

The Thursday volunteers are doing a lot more arts and crafts with the residents.  Here Mrs Jo Jones is busy making beautiful bookmarks.  

Shirley Chambers showing off her bookmark.

Erica Behla concentrating hard 

They also had a picnic outside recently...(with party hats and all)

The staff entertained them with singing and dancing

Here Marie Diesel is showing Pieter Malan (who was just visiting us for a few days) how to boogie

The Monday volunteers brought each one of the residents a beautiful flower a few weeks ago.  This gesture really brightened the residents' day...

Thanks so much to all the wonderful staff and volunteers who make these things possible...