Meaningful activities for older people
Discover ways to plan meaningful activities when caring for people in a care home. Learn more about what a meaningful activity is, why it is a fundamental aspect of care, and the benefits of doing so in when it comes to improving physical and mental wellbeing.
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Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.What will this resource give me?
- the benefits of meaningful activities for residents and staff
- ideas for social and leisure activities
- ways to use the five senses of touch, smell, taste, sound and sight
- meaningful activities during a pandemic
- writing life stories as a meaningful activity
- supporting those living with dementia if transferred to an unfamiliar place
- assessing and managing risk when planning activities
- links to virtual tours, webcams, videos and podcasts.
Resource last reviewed
23 Jun 2025
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Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
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