Activities in care homes

Dustycat

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Jul 14, 2014
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I have had considerable experience of care homes with both parents. One thing that annoys me with care homes is activities. In both cases the home only has one activities coordinator so no cover when she is off. She works 9-5 Mon-Fri but the residents are there 24 hours and weekends. I know it's difficult but I always think activities seem like a low priority. What do others think. X
 

Miss Merlot

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Oct 15, 2012
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Hmmm well I would have said priorities are keeping people safe, warm and fed, and most people - including those elderly people who live alone - do not have the luxury of 24/7 activities laid on... I know I certainly don't (work and telly for us mainly!).

But yes, it would be nice if they could up it a bit...