Activities can mean a variety of ways to keep people occupied and help give enjoyment and purpose to someone’s day. Care homes should provide a safe, clean place to live for older people but it is also important to provide stimulation to the brain and keep older bodies active. These things help to stave off brain-deteriorating diseases such as Dementia while keeping muscles strong helps avoid falls and broken bones.

Some care homes may ask for qualifications such as a GCSE A-C in Maths and English. They could also ask for a social care qualification, such as a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.A sense of purpose– this is incredibly important and is an area that can mean different things to different people. Activities that provide someone with increased self-worth, achievement and a sense of purpose can be very rewarding and motivating. Find out what employment or skills they used to engage in and see if there are ways to bring some of those talents into use again.

Some people have specific conditions such a visual impairment, dementia, or physical disability of some kind. Activities can be used in several ways as either a treatment, therapy or preventative measure for so many conditions and thereby help improve the quality of life of those suffering from such conditions.Leadership: Leadership skills can help you become an effective activator. As an activator, you may be responsible for planning and leading activities, which requires you to be a strong leader. You can use your leadership skills to motivate others, encourage them to take initiative and help them develop their own leadership skills.