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Social worker uses power of play to make nursing home residents more active and happier

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This nursing home in Rotterdam, Netherlands is home to residents that are inactive and have mobility issues, but thanks to Joël Kruisselbrink, a trainer, coach, and social worker, their daily lives have made a positive change.

The footage shows residents playing table games and engaging in other fun activities to improve their lifestyle, mobility, and mental health.

"I invite residents of nursing homes to be physically active," Kruisselbrink explains. "I try to do this in a creative way that responds to their interests. What kind of work or hobby do they have? I noticed that they move more with everyday life materials work. Playing is also very important".

Kruisselbrink said that he also enjoys involving full-time care workers in his work as "they see residents more often."

He added: "If I show them a bag of weights, my colleagues don't want to do anything, but if I make up some games in a playful way, they suddenly want to participate. Accessibility is important here."

This video was shared by Kruisselbrink on his Instagram page @bewegen.is.leven.

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