After a busy morning of active armchair sports, our St Catherine’s Nursing Home Activity Co-ordinator, Sarah Avery, found the perfect way to help our residents relax.
Once the games had all been tidied away and the friendly competition between residents put to one side, it was time for some music … and some simple special effects.
As everyone enjoyed joining in with the popular song, ‘I’m For Ever Blowing Bubbles’, Sarah produced a giant tube of bubbles, and, as the bubbles floated round the room, they had everyone smiling and remembering the simple pleasure of playing with bubbles as children.
“It was a fairly cheap way to keep us occupied as children, and quite magical,” said resident, Isabelle Gora. “I think I’ve enjoyed it just as much today, though.”
“I don’t know what it is about bubbles that’s so relaxing,” added Sarah, “but it seems to have been quite therapeutic for everyone – including me!”