Activities for our residents
Spend some time to see how they cope....
The residents are usually bathed in the morning when they are still fresh and not yet tired and irritable.
The resident's food has to be mashed because they find it difficult to chew.
Here Onelia is being fed by Lezette van Jaarsveld from ABSA.
The residents enjoy playing outside in the sun.
Resident is patiently sitting while Jacqui is blow-drying her hair.
Residents resting a bit after a tiring day.
The residents enjoy being taken for a walk by members of the staff or just relaxing outside.
Remedial Therapy.
A vital aspect of the centre is to assist in the development of the residents by providing intensive
therapy programs, which include physio and stimulation.
Spastic muscles or muscles that are taut are some of the problems suffered by the residents.
The problem is so severe that in some cases the fingers, knees and wrists are permanently distorted,
especially in cases where residents are admitted at a developed stage. Damage appears on the opposite side
of the body to where the brain damage is.
The house-mothers who are responsible for the residents are specially trained to undertake
the necessary therapy, which is monitored by the visiting physiotherapist. Each residents program is individually planned.
Many of the residents have improved in a short period of time. Some have learnt to sit, how to
straighten their legs and lift their heads. Continuous therapy is given on a daily basis.
It's also obvious that they enjoy these exercises tremendously.
Internal physiotherapy training is given to the staff by the Nursing Services Manager.
A qualified Physiotherapist visits the centre on a regular basis.
Stimulation Balls
It is used in order to stimulate the back and to prevent the occurrence of spasms. It also enables better blood circulations.
Rocking Horse
It is used for balancing and stimulation, for strengthening the legs, arms and back as well as for the promotion of better blood circulations.
Painting and Puzzles.
Painting, building puzzles and putting articles together are the only means of mental stimulation that a small percentage of the residents can participate in.
Beam
It is used for balancing and stimulation, for strengthening the legs, arms and back as well as for the promotion of better blood circulations.
Trampoline
The trampoline is used for stimulations, strengthening the legs, arms and to prevent the occurrence of spasms.
Lung Therapy
This is very important as most of the residents experience difficulty in breathing normally due to their physical disabilities.
