At the Sts. Joachim and Anne Rest Home, daily life is enriched with activities that nurture both heart and mind
• Scent Recognition Workshops: to identify spices, flowers, and essential oils.
• Memory Games, Quizzes, and Puzzles: to stimulate memory and motor skills.
• Music and Singing: to listen to melodies, sing together, or recognize songs from the past.
• Arts and Crafts Workshops: to express creativity.
• Therapeutic Gardening: to touch the soil and enjoy the fragrance of plants.
• Seated Dance: moving to music even while sitting.
• Film Club: watch films and discuss them.
• Theater Workshops: to release emotions and build self-confidence. Drama therapy sessions help residents express themselves, share life experiences, and relive precious memories.
• Intergenerational Meetings: with our young volunteers.
• Excursions and Visits: trips to nature spots or religious/tourist sites.
• Internal markets or fairs: small markets featuring items made by our residents.
All these activities, and many more, help stimulate the senses, maintain social connections, and bring joy and companionship to daily life—always adapted to the interests and abilities of our residents.
Because every day is a new opportunity to share, celebrate, connect, have fun, and simply enjoy life.
The social life of our residents is also a priority for us. That is why we work to ensure a supportive social network, especially for those who may not have one.
We encourage regular interaction between residents by organizing engaging activities led by an animator.
We also maintain and strengthen connections with families, neighbors, and friends through phone calls, visits, and outings.
In addition, we promote interaction with the neighborhood and wider community by organizing local visits, encouraging participation in community events, involving volunteers, and fostering engagement with nearby groups and organizations.