Why this First Nations nursing home is keeping elders entertained with nerf guns – CBC

‘Our activity staff have really come through during this pandemic,’ says Cheryl Osawabine-Peltier

Nov 22, 2020

Staff at a nursing home in Wikwemikong, Ont., are finding creative ways to lift the spirits of elders during the coronavirus pandemic, including simulating fond memories of hunting, with nerf guns.

Emily Barnes, recreation manager at the Wikwemikong Nursing Home on Manitoulin Island, about 300 kilometres northwest of Toronto, said it’s important to focus on a person-centred approach to activities at the nursing home.

“We have to cater to the individual interests of our residents,” said Barnes.

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