March brings with it blossoms, shamrocks, and all things Irish, and we’ve been itching to get started on these craft and art projects! My excitement over our projects for March got me thinking. Why is art so important? Why do people of all ages enjoy pariticipating in artistic activities? This blog post then begins a [...]
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Art Therapy for Seniors with Memory Loss: Part One of Three
Posted in Activities, Alzheimer's, care home, Memory Loss, Nursing Home, Orcutt care home, santa maria care home, Uncategorized, tagged Alzheimer's disease, Art therapy, memory loss on March 9, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Animal Therapy for Elders with Memory Loss
Posted in Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Orcutt care home, Uncategorized, tagged Animal-assisted therapy, eden on December 15, 2011 | 2 Comments »
One of the things we are passionate about at the Magnolia and Primrose care homes is caring for elders on a holistic level and addressing spiritual and emotional needs beyond just physical and social needs. One of the ways we do this is through integrating animals and visits from children in the care home. Most [...]
We’ve Got Rhythm!
Posted in care home, Healthy Aging, Orcutt care home, Uncategorized, tagged Drum circle, Physical exercise, santa maria care home on November 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
We may not be in Venice Beach, but drum circles are starting up at Magnolia and Primrose! Last night we hosted our first drum circle with residents of both care homes and it was AMAZING. Everyone participated and had a great time whether they were drumming a beat, shaking a maraca, or playing the tambourine. Residents [...]
Batter up!
Posted in Assisted Living, care home, Healthy Aging, Magnolia, Orcutt care home, tagged Nursing home, Teams, Youth on September 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On Sunday we were visited at Magnolia & Primrose by the Santa Maria Baseball Club U14. The team showed off some of their baseball skills with a short practice. Afterwards they joined residents in a game of catch. We snapped a great picture of Ms. Jeanne throwing a ball back! The baseball exposition was followed [...]
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