Our Activity Program

Activity Officers provide, facilitate and co-ordinate leisure and recreational activities which are designed to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, cultural, social, emotional and physical well being of Clients who experience barriers when participating in leisure and recreational pursuits affecting their quality of life.

Alkira aims to provide activities that are the essence of human existence.

Activity-based programs have a role in all levels of health care; promoting wellness and personal growth; preventing health problems; meeting health needs in rehabilitation and in maintaining abilities

At most levels activities can play a part in helping people find self worth in their lives.

Some of the Activities offered are:

• Gentle Exercise – seated exercises improve circulation, maintains mobility, strengthen limbs, promotes co ordination, reflexes and rhythm.

• Discussions – promotes social interaction, maintains community interest and awareness, enhances verbal skills, improves self esteem and self worth through contribution.

• Reminiscence – encourages memory recall, provides a stimulating social gathering, provokes thoughts and opinions, provides an opportunity for laughter and fun.

• Pet Therapy – provides enjoyment, is an outlet for emotions, and creates a homely atmosphere.

• Concerts & Sing-a-longs – are great fun, provides a sense of well being, produces stimulation, memories and contribution, increases self esteem.

• Day Bus Trips – promotes awareness of the local Community, reduces isolation, stimulates verbal skills in a stimulating environment and enhances memory recall.

• Table Games – improves concentration, enhances long term and short term memory, encourages logical and creative thinking, promotes verbal, spatial and numerical skills.

• Croquet & Skittles - maintains hand and eye co-ordination and reflexes, provides the opportunity for fun competition.

• Craft & Painting – provides the opportunity for imagination and creative expression, strengthens wrist and fine motor skills, promotes relaxation, is an outlet for emotional expression and it’s fun.