Older people’s care: the importance of meaningful activities

Meaningful activity for older people living in care homes is vital, but what does such care look like and how can nurses help ensure the best life possible?

• Guidance puts activities on the same footing as other fundamentals of care such as nutrition, hydration, and bladder and bowel care
• Supporting people to live the best life they can does not mean there should be a constant flurry of planned events
• Everyday interactions can be seen as task-orientated but they can be much more than simply getting something done

Older people living in care homes should be able to expect that ‘meaningful activity’ will form part of their daily lives – but what does