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Participants indulge in crafting colorful, fragrant soaps, finding joy and stress relief in the sensory process<\/p>\n

Residents are immersing themselves in the art of soap making, discovering it to be a fun and calming activity. They enjoy experimenting with different colors and fragrances, often decorating their soap bars with dried flowers and herbs. The process\u2014from mixing ingredients to the fragrant finished product\u2014provides a sensory experience that many find both soothing and stress-relieving.<\/p>\n

Shirley expressed her enjoyment, saying, \u201cI\u2019m really enjoying the feeling of mixing the ingredients together with my hands.\u201d Joyce humorously added, \u201cAs long as we don\u2019t mistake it for grated cheese.\u201d Doreen commented on the pleasant aroma and the softness of her hands afterward, noting, \u201cIt smells lovely and my hands feel soft and smell amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Overall, residents are pleased with their handcrafted soaps, finding the activity to be a delightful and therapeutic way to spend their time.<\/p>\n

To see more of what our residents get up to in our home check out our Facebook page \u2013\u00a0Nodens Manor Care Home<\/a>\u00a0or Instagram at\u00a0elmfieldcare<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Participants indulge in crafting colorful, fragrant soaps, finding joy and stress relief in the sensory process Residents are immersing themselves in the art of soap making, discovering it to be a fun and calming activity. They enjoy experimenting with different colors and fragrances, often decorating their soap bars with dried flowers and herbs. 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