A toolkit for encouraging activities in care homes

Activity is vital for the physical and psychological wellbeing of care home residents. It should be an integral part of their daily routine but can be viewed as an additional burden for busy staff. Activity is defined as everything we "do", and even older people who are frail can still be active. Nurses need to consider how activity can be incorporated into residents' daily lives; the Living Well Through Activity in Care Homes toolkit, produced by the College of Occupational Therapists, aims to help staff provide meaningful activities for residents.