To book a session or for more details, please contact Jo Sparks. Telephone: 01757 289295 or 077480 39463 (mob) Email or write to: Jo Sparks, Priory Farmhouse,
What people say: “She really gets them going…” “They all seemed to really enjoy it. They began chatting and it brought smiles to their faces” “It made me feel young again” “That was great fun. Whenare you coming here again?”
Music Activity Sessions For Care Homes, Day Centres, Nursing Homes and Social Groups Offered by Jo Sparks In association with
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Music, seated dancing and other activities are tailored to the needs of older people and those affected by dementia.
 Proven benefits include: · Promoting wellbeing in line with the National Dementia Strategy · A means of expression for those with communication difficulties · Connection with other group members – reducing isolation · Increased confidence and self-esteem · Physical exercise · Fun and stimulation |
Engaging, interactive and stimulating, these sessions get people laughing, talking, singing and moving. Everyone can join in regardless of their physical needs, mobility, memory or cognitive impairment. Activities are particularly suited to people with dementia. The one-hour sessions include seated dance, singing and music. Percussion instruments and props add to the enjoyment. These affordable activities have proved immensely popular with residents and other participants, their relatives and staff.
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Riccall Carers has teamed up with community musicican, Jo Sparks, to offer these stimulating activities. Jo Sparks is an acoustic guitarist who has worked in the care sector for almost 20 years. She uses creative and entertainment skills to run music activity sessions for people of all ages and abilities within residential homes, day centres and elsewhere in the community. Over the past four years Jo has focused on the specific needs of older people and those who have dementia. With the support of Riccall Carers she has developed a full range of activity sessions particularly suited to these individuals. Following a successful launch at Riccall Carer’s own residential homes, these stimulating and cost-effective sessions are now offered to other residential and day care centres in York, Selby and surrounding districts.
Jo Sparks is CRB approved and holds public liability insurance. |
Arts and Crafts Sessions for Older People Achievable, enjoyable and affordable projects, created to meet the needs of individuals. For more information and bookings phone: (01757) 289295 Mobile: 077480 39463 E-mail: jo-sparks@btconnect.com More details of both my Arts and Crafts and Music Activity sessions can be found at: www.josparks.co.uk You really improve our residents’ quality of life” “I give all of my art to my grand- daughter and she can’t believe that I’ve made it!” “It was extremely well- “organised and planned. The “afternoon flew past” “I really look forward to these sessions” Beautiful, simple and age-appropriate arts & crafts designed with the older person in mind Simple, Stimulating and Age Appropriate Activities for Older People Arts and Crafts Sessions Offered by Jo Sparks
