Ilfracombe’s Edenmore Nursing Home gets arty

Ilfracombe’s Edenmore Nursing Home was delighted to welcome Sarah Fenner this month, from Creative Minds. 

Creative Minds art sessions allow people to express themselves through the creative process, and they deliver these sessions to many types of venues including care homes. 

Art can remind people of what they can do, not what they cannot do. This creates a sense of pride when residents, fondly referred to as family members, display their art in their home and it can also help to build individuals confidence through finding this new skill or hobby. 

Art for people living with a Dementia is beneficial because it provides a non-verbal means of expression, allowing individuals to communicate thoughts, feelings, and memories that may be difficult to articulate verbally.

Gayle, the Home Manager, summed-up the event: “Having creative minds visit us inspires our family members to connect, be creative, learn new skills, and most importantly have fun. Art can be a mood enhancer, the family members themselves are less heightened and more engaged.”

At the core of Edenmore Nursing Home's philosophy lies a commitment to fostering independence and embracing life's spontaneous moments.

By facilitating activities like this, the care home aims to create an environment where residents feel empowered to explore new experiences and forge meaningful connections outside their immediate community.

To find out more about Edenmore Nursing Home please visit: www.edenmorenursinghome.com

To find out more about Creative Minds please visit: https://creativeminds.art/