Project ID: 713

DescriptionMembers of the Cultural Activities in Care Homes project work with local care homes to arrange events to enhance the quality of residents’ lives and encourage their inclusion in meaningful activities. The project offers a range of cultural and leisure opportunities to residents and includes performances by local musicians and school children; reminiscence sessions with small groups and life story work with individuals.
TopicsAgeing
Reminiscence
Medical and Health
TypeU3A-led research (not an SLP)
U3AForth Valley U3A
Organization/partnerLocal care homes
Year started2008
Source of referenceNational email newsletter Nov 17
NotesForth Valley U3A's award winning Cultural Activities in Care Homes (CACH) project has achieved another award – this time for the Outstanding Achievement in Health and Wellbeing at the Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) Inspiring Volunteer Award Ceremony 2017.