A wonderful quality of life

“Quality of life” is a phrase you may hear a lot in discussions about residential care for geriatric people. For those who work in complex care settings, providing a good quality of life for their residents is a top priority. At Sidney All Care Residence, a senior living community located in Sidney, B.C., the recreation team is a vital part of ensuring that residents enjoy the best possible quality of life.

Sidney All Care Residence complex care facility’s recreation events are geared toward all levels of care. Daily exercise classes consist of unique programs such as the popular “Stick It” – with exercises that move everything from head to toe using walking sticks and canes from a sitting position.

Another popular exercise program is the choreographed Sit N Dance class where residents learn to dance. This exercises the body and the mind together, as residents remember and learn the dance moves.

Sidney All Care Residence offers programs like trivia, card games, and of course, bingo – to enhance memory and sharpen thinking.

Entertainers visit the community for daily entertainment and for special events. Holidays and special events like Oktoberfest, talent shows and even a prom are celebrated in the state-of-the-art theatre. Exposing residents to a variety of therapeutic activities mproves their quality of life.

Sensory stimuli programs are offered to residents with dementia. Exposure to a variety of sensory stimuli helps engage those with Alzheimer’s and dementia and provides support with memory.

A care plan, tailored to each resident, is created by the recreation team. This helps to provide information to develop programs to suit everyone’s interests. For residents that prefer not to be involved in large groups, smaller group and personalized one-to-one sessions are offered.

Quality of life is an essential element to wellbeing at Sidney All Care Residence. The recreation team strives to ensure that every resident is having fun and living their best life.