Sensory feast as care home celebrates British Sandwich Week
“It was a fantastic afternoon for all, all of the creations were delicious and everyone got to enjoy a sandwich after all their hard work. The activity really brought everyone together and the sensory experience for our residents living with dementia was wonderful.”
Residents and staff at Elm Bank care home in Kettering celebrated British Sandwich Week in a true delicious style with creating their very own sandwiches.
The chef’s prepared the raw ingredients to allow for the residents on the Blossom Trail Community to get creating their very own sandwiches. The residents who are living with dementia found the sensory experience of creating their very own sandwiches extremely enjoyable. The classic British staple was turned in to a vibrant, hands-on activity, inviting the residents to design and build their own gourmet masterpieces.
Activities Co-ordinator, Tina said: “It was such an immersive sensory activity for our residents that are living with dementia. The activity really created so many benefits for the residents, from the textures and colours of the fillings to smelling the fresh ingredients. Residents were encouraged to use all of their senses, including taste!”
General Manager, Larisa Bledea, said: “It was a fantastic afternoon for all, all of the creations were delicious and everyone got to enjoy a sandwich after all their hard work. The activity really brought everyone together and the sensory experience for our residents living with dementia was wonderful.”