Something many people don’t realise is that a great aged care home can be the place to find those hidden talents!
At Manor Court Werribee Aged Care, tucked away in Hogan Grove, there is a full program of activities to engage the body and mind, not to mention making friends and having a laugh – all good things to feed the soul.
Over the past few weeks some of the residents of Manor Court have been trying their hand with step by step painting.
Lifestyle manger Tracy Hanson said ‘In the beginning I could sense and hear the doubt in the residents’ voices however, by the end of the first class, everyone was waiting for the next class. I loved watching the residents’ expressions as their white canvas transformed into the night sky“.
“The group were amazed at their own skills and voiced what “they” wanted to see and achieve within their own painting. I loved watching how they perceived their vision off the original painting into their final masterpiece. The end results were huge smiles of achievement.“
Some of the residents were overwhelmed with the end results and what they had achieved.
One budding artist said “I cannot believe my own very eyes that I have been able to paint something so wonderful“.
Manor Court also has a men’s group and once a month the friendly folk from Bunnings drop in to lead the session making items like bird boxes or tool kits. These are always fun sessions that everyone looks forward to.
When considering an aged care home, ensure that the clinical care is of a high standard but don’t forget about the fun side and that a wide range of activities are available.
