Care home staff

Activity is important

Helping residents to be active in their daily life is an essential part of good care. 

When a person is left to sit for most of the day with little movement or stimulation their physical and emotional wellbeing can suffer. They may experience muscle wasting, poor sleep patterns, loss of appetite, confusion, low mood and poor concentration.  

It’s important that you encourage and support people to actively participate in daily life. This resource explains how. 

Some people may have a range of health needs and it may be hard to know how best to support them. Ask the GP or local authority to refer you to an occupational therapist. They will be able to offer an assessment and will know how best to help.