"Remember & Recall: My Personal Calendar"

Why Group Activities Matter
An important part of healthy ageing is maintaining social connection. Taking part in activities with others may encourage cognitive engagement, enjoyment, and relaxation. Creating a 2025 calendar together was therefore not only about making an item, but also about building friendship and warmth within the community.

Potential Benefits of Making a Personal Calendar

1. Supporting Memory and Cognitive Engagement
   Planning and designing a calendar encourages memory, sequencing, decision-making, and creativity. Writing down important dates can also help participants organise information in a clear and meaningful way.

2. Practising Hand and Arm Movement
   Drawing, colouring, and writing on the calendar involve gentle use of the hands, fingers, wrists, and arms. These actions may support movement practice, coordination, and endurance according to each participant’s ability.

3. Encouraging Social Connection and Enjoyment
   KIN Rehab’s group activity was filled with conversation, laughter, and friendship, giving participants opportunities to meet others and create positive shared memories.

Making a personal 2025 calendar could support physical activity, cognitive engagement, emotional well-being, and social participation while creating a useful item to enjoy throughout the year.