Thembalami Care Centre recently hosted a heartwarming Forget-Me-Not event on November 13, specifically designed for their Ibis wing residents living with dementia.
The recreation and nursing teams collaborated to create a beautiful and engaging activity day, focusing on providing joy and stimulation for the residents. The event featured a variety of activities, including:
- Ball games: Fun and interactive games to promote physical activity and cognitive engagement.
- Muffin icing: A hands-on activity that allowed residents to express their creativity and enjoy a delicious treat.
- Hand printing: A meaningful activity where residents’ handprints were framed alongside their pictures and names to create a cherished memory board.
“By organising such events, we aim to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dementia and create lasting memories,” says Thembalami occupational therapist Tsakani Shihlomule.
Thembalami Care Centre manager Esme van der Walt and Sr Violet Ngobeni.
Making handprints… Patricia Maki, Doreen Moya and Jane Mogwale.
Peggy Kupa and Jennifer Becker try to get the balls in the holes.
Maria Matlou and Marion Oliphant concentrate fiercely.
Thokozani Chonco and Patricia Maki play a colour-coding game.
Ben Matthee shows his happiness.
Nokwazi Mthembu… as pretty as a flower.
