Heritage Manor News: Importance of activities

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Activities are very important in nursing homes. There are several reasons for this. Activities can help residents feel a sense of purpose, belonging and independence. It also improves the quality of t...

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