A Special Visit

Rand Aid staff member Tanya Switala was so touched after our recent Eden Alternative training, that she decided to bring her little girls to visit a few of our residents in OT.

As mentioned before, the Eden Alternative emphasises that contact with children is very important in caring for the elderly as it brings life to the care centre as well as spontaneity and variety.

We had a wonderful afternoon with the two special girls who came to visit: Kirstynn and Caitlynn.  They jumped right in, assisting me and the residents that came to the group.  They were soon walking around, taking different coloured papers to the residents to let them choose what they wanted to use during their OT session. They chatted and giggled and the residents loved having them there.

Here are some of the photos:

Mrs June Lane was very happy to have some young company to entertain her.

Kristynn (Elma Park Pre Primary School) (left) and Caitlynn (Dunvegan Primary School) (right) showing off their work.

Hope to see you soon again girls :)