21/08/2026
When we talk about activities in care homes, what springs to mind? Bingo? A quiz? Chair yoga? Yes, they are great activities! But what about residents living with advanced dementia or complex needs, who may not be able to join a group or go out very often? Does that mean their world should become just one room?
Not in Haviland House! 💙
Inclusion is about meeting people where they are and tailoring meaningful experiences for them. For example, this may look like an ordinary plastic box, but inside is a trip to the seaside. 🌊 A speaker brings the sounds of waves and seagulls. There is a gentle spray of water, a smooth pebble, a rough seashell, seaside scents and pictures, all brought together through a story and personal interaction. There are no questions to get right and no complicated instructions. A person can simply hear, smell, touch, feel and experience. 💙
