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Promoting Activity and Purpose

Older people who are living in residential aged care settings, or who are frail and living in the community, need to be able to stay involved in purposeful activity. Their health (both physical and mental) and their quality of life are both improved by being active and stimulated. Some programs and facilities employ specialist professionals who devise specific activities that are designed for frail older people. In some services, this forms part of the nurse's role. Because residential facilities are the clients' home, purposeful activities may include domestic tasks such as cooking or caring for pets and gardens. Other activities, such as internet searching, game playing, outings, dance, singing and story-telling may also be part of the programs offered.   

 

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