In order to enrich the life of the elderly in the community and promote the community participation of the elderly, with the funding and support of the Shanghai Welfare Lottery Community Chest, Shanghai Pudong New Area Leqi Social Worker Service Co., Ltd. has launched the "Smart Fun Home" comprehensive service project for the elderly in Miaohang Town, Baoshan District.
Recently, Leqi social workers, together with the Changbei Neighborhood Committee, held a fireless aromatherapy DIY activity for the elderly in the community called "Fragrance in Early Winter, Fun Time", aiming to enrich the spiritual and cultural life of the elderly, improve the quality of life and health of the elderly, and guide the elderly to discover and feel the beauty of life.
During the activity, the social worker first introduced the efficacy and use of flameless aromatherapy to the elderly, and explained in detail how to make aromatherapy. Subsequently, under the guidance and help of the social worker, the elderly began to select the ingredients and make unique aromatherapy works, some using dried orange slices and pine cones as the base, some liked the aroma of cinnamon, and some liked to add a lot of dried flowers...While doing creative design, the old people exchanged their experiences and experiences with each other about some fragrance plants. The atmosphere was lively, and the aroma lingered on the tip of the nose.
Old friends used their imagination, and all kinds of aromatherapy were presented in front of everyone's eyes. At the end of the event, the social workers and volunteers also introduced the follow-up preservation and maintenance methods of aromatherapy to the community elders.
By inviting the elderly to do their own with plant aromatherapy, this aromatherapy DIY activity not only exercises the ability of the elderly to use their hands and brains, but also increases the joy of life of the elderly in the community. At the same time, the aroma of flameless aromatherapy is also beneficial for physical and mental health, and the aroma of plants can play a positive role in relieving stress and improving sleep. What's more, the handicraft activities allow the elderly to feel the joy of creation and enhance their sense of satisfaction. The event also enhanced the communication and interaction between the neighbours, and strengthened their sense of belonging and identity to the community.
*: Shanghai Baoshan official WeChat.