Activities & Programmes

Enriching Every Day with Care, Connection, and Creativity at Shannon Lodge Nursing Home

At Shannon Lodge Nursing Home, we believe in providing not only excellent care services but also enriching experiences that make each day fulfilling for our residents. We offer a wide range of activities tailored to suit various needs and preferences, creating a lively, friendly environment that residents can truly call home.

We are committed to making every day meaningful, stimulating, and enjoyable for our residents. Our range of activities and programmes supports social engagement, mental stimulation, and personal growth, ensuring a vibrant and fulfilling community life for all.

Comprehensive Care Services

We cater to day care, short-term and long-term residential care, as well as convalescent care, ensuring that every resident receives personalised attention and a warm welcome. Each resident has an individualised care programme based on a thorough pre-admission assessment, addressing both medical needs and personal preferences. We pay close attention to the small details that bring comfort, whether it’s a favourite meal or a quiet room for reading.

Engaging Social Spaces and Activities

Our bright, spacious lounges are at the heart of our community, where residents gather to enjoy live music, Irish dancing, bingo, quizzes, and more. For those who wish to smoke, we offer a dedicated smoking room. We also provide any additional items or services that can further enhance the quality of life for our residents. These are some of the activities we enjoy:

Afternoon Tea Parties
Arts & Crafts
Hand Therapy
Head Massage
Hoop Target Game
Jigsaws
Gentle Keep Fit Exercise
Knitting Circle
Baking
Ball in a Bucket
Board Games
Bingo
Crosswords (Group and individual)
Darts
Topical open Discussions
Flower Arranging
Foot Spa Therapy
Gardening
General knowledge topic
Traditional Music Session
Sage Visits
Generations Together
Imagination Gym Therapy

Languages (Irish)
Lawn Croquet
Library
Light Exercise
Manicures
Movie Time
Music Therapy
Musical Afternoons
Newspaper Review Club
Outings to places of interest
BBQ Annually
Social Chats
Social Afternoons
Sudoku
Walks
Wordsearch
Birthday celebrations
Painting
Computers / IPad sessions
Coffee Mornings
Raffles
Listen to Local Radio
Sporting Events

Pamper morning
Pet Therapy
Poetry
Quiz
Reading
Relaxation Therapy
Reminiscence Therapy
Sonas Program
Sensory Therapy
Spiritual Reflections
Sing A Long session
Weekly Mass
Prayer Group
Bowling
Brain Training Games and Activities
Cards games
Chair Basketball
Local Music & Dancing
Celebration Parties
Pharmacist Health Talks
Ice-Cream Van Afternoons

The Sonas Programme

The Sonas Programme is a therapeutic activity designed for residents with dementia, focusing on creating a warm, success-oriented environment. Sessions stimulate all five senses, foster communication, and are structured with repetition to enhance comfort and familiarity. By highlighting retained abilities rather than focusing on limitations, the Sonas Programme promotes a sense of accomplishment and wellbeing.

Imagination Gym

Our ImaginationGYM® programme offers creative audio adventures that encourage residents to explore their imagination. These sessions promote creativity and fun through activities like storytelling, art, and writing, helping residents bring imaginative ideas into the real world in a therapeutic, non-invasive way.