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The gentle art of flower arranging
Beautiful flowers, lovely fragrances, vivid colours and the feel of fresh plants in your hands. Teddy Percival for company. It is a sensory pleasure and a service to your fellow residents who will enjoy these table decorations, and a reminder to venture outside and enjoy spring. What’s not to like ? At the Lodge today:
I didn’t know he liked dancing!
The truth is, he may not have enjoyed dancing before, or flower arranging, or making cup cakes. Or perhaps he did enjoy those things but did not have the opportunity. Reduction of inhibitions is sometimes associated with dementia and so people with dementia can often explore and enjoy new activities. These are not acts of regression, just an expression of living in the moment without the “normal” conventions of life, and following your passions at that time. This can of course be disconcerting for close family who have to adjust the way they view the person. But if we can let go of our expectations we will witness joy.
A walk at Orcombe point
A joint outing in the Rosemobile by residents of the Cottage and the Lodge today:
