Ellen's story ...

Activity based care at work in Forrester Court Nursing Home, London

Mrs Ellen Morrison moved into Forrester Court nursing home thinking that her life of independence had come to an end.  After much encouragement she told us that long ago she enjoyed knitting, but gave up frustrated by her deteriorating concentration and dexterity.  Through trial and error (and a great deal of patience) we learned how to knit with her, starting each stitch and tying each knot until Mrs Morrison felt able to take the lead.

Over the coming weeks and months, Mrs Morrison learnt how to knit again without help and taught several carers along the way.  With her confidence returning she began to talk more fluently, reading newspapers and even playing table tennis.  Recently, with the help of our carers, she began to prepare her own coffee, wash her pots and maintain her room.  Mrs Morrison now plays a lead role in the residents group where, through her own achievements, she is setting the example for everyone to follow.

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