RESIDENTS at The Aldbury, Colten Care’s dedicated dementia care home in Poole, have been adding to their recently created enchanted garden with floral designs using painted pebbles.
Residents, some of whom usually shy away from creative projects, have already transformed 140 plain pebbles using bright acrylic paints.
Companionship team leader Sue Miles said: “So far this year our residents have created an enchanted garden with fairies and fairy houses they have painted, and homemade windchimes and sun catchers.
“They are now creating floral decorations made out of specially arranged hand-painted pebbles, which are being placed around the grounds and are attracting a large number of compliments from families and visitors.
“The residents were eager to display their pebble flowers in the grounds, creating a beautiful display for all to see. This activity has been a huge success with everyone and will undoubtedly become an ongoing project here.”
Some people have also added their names to the pebbles and, with the companionship team’s help, have arranged them in groups of seven to form eye-catching flower-shaped decorations throughout the flowerbeds.