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THE POWER OF ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES
17
Jul

When our care team first met Mrs. Green, she was quiet, withdrawn, and rarely smiled. from there we can see the need for the power of entertainment and activities to be able to help her socialise At 83 years old, she had recently lost her husband, and her once-busy house had become a place of silence. Her family worried about her mental and emotional well-being. “She just sits in her chair all day,” her daughter told us, eyes full of concern. “She barely even watches TV anymore.”

But what happened over the next few weeks surprised everyone, including us. when we introduce the power of entertainment and activities for ageing adults. 

The Turning Point
One of our carers noticed a collection of dusty vinyl records tucked away in a cabinet during a visit. “Do you like music, Mrs. Green?” she asked gently.

Mrs. Green paused, then gave a faint smile. “Oh yes. My husband and I used to dance to Nat King Cole.”

That was our first clue.

The carer asked if she could put on a record, and as the smooth voice of Nat King Cole filled the room, something incredible happened. Mrs. Green closed her eyes, her fingers tapped along to the rhythm, and for the first time in weeks, she laughed.

That single moment sparked a transformation and introduce the power of entertainment and activities in aging adults

Rediscovering Joy through Entertainment
1. Music that Heals

Each morning, her carer would play a playlist of classic hits. Mrs. Green began singing softly and even requested a speaker for her bedroom. Music lifted her mood and sparked warm memories she’d long tucked away.

2. Reading Aloud

We learned she loved poetry but found reading tiring. So we started reading to her. She listened with wide eyes, sometimes offering thoughts about the verses, other times just closing her eyes and smiling.

3. Video Games… Really!

Here’s the twist no one expected: one of her grandsons showed her how to play a matching puzzle game on a tablet. She was sceptical at first, but soon, she was asking, “Can we try the next level today?” It became their special activity together. The game even helped with her memory and hand coordination.

4. Movie Nights

Every Friday, her carer would set up a mini movie night – popcorn, a cosy blanket, and one of her old favourite films. “It’s like being at the cinema again,”.

The Outcome

What started as a quiet care visit turned into a journey of rediscovery. Mrs. Green became more animated, more social, and more herself again. Her family couldn’t believe the change. Entertainment didn’t just occupy her time; it brought her back to life.

THE POWER OF ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES

Mrs. Green’s story reminds us that ageing doesn’t mean the end of joy, curiosity, or connection. Sometimes, all it takes is a song, a story, or a silly game to awaken the soul.

So, whether it’s for a parent, a grandparent, or a client in care, never underestimate the power of entertainment. It can be the very thing that brings light back into someone’s life.

Who knows? The next time you hear an old song playing in a quiet house… it might just be the beginning of something beautiful.

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