Encouraging togetherness and learning in dementia care
VARIETY HOUR
MUSIC, SINGING AND POETRY
Free online sessions with Craig Stevens
One hour sessions, hosted live on zoom.
We are offering this new programme of creative activities with Craig who is an activity and engagement specialist with 13 years experience.
Sessions are designed to engage the whole person mentally, physically, emotionally and socially. We use a mixture of music, sing-a-longs, appropriate quizzes, poetry, comedy, reminiscence, learning and discussion as well as energising physical stimulation in the form of big balloon games, percussion, feather conducting and creative movement. It really is the complete package of stimulation, fun and laughter. Some sessions are themed.
The dates of the upcoming workshops are below, please follow the links to book your place.
Workshops run from 10am
Variety Hour - Tuesday 25th March 2025
Variety Hour - Tuesday 20th May 2025
Variety Hour - Tuesday 9th September 2025
Variety Hour - Tuesday 4th November 2025
“Engaging Activities” with Craig and Ruth promotes a positive reaction in our clients, which in the long and short term, benefits their wellbeing, the interactive and stimulating nature of the session brings fun and mood enhancement to their day. We find the ‘variety hour’ brings with it,lots of enjoyment as it includes music, dance, reminiscence, quiz, poetry and much more."
Craig has delivered thousands of interactive and therapeutic activity sessions in various care settings. He is an accomplished trainer and coach and has co-produced training courses and best practice guides which have been recognised for national awards. He has spoken at many regional and national events and has been a judge at national care awards.
Craig is passionate about working with individuals and organisations for the reform, enhancement and advancement of good practice in activity and wellbeing in health and social care and exploring new paradigms for care.
Craig Stevens, Engaging Activities
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