When we ask the question "what do residents of a retirement home do during the day?" it is essential to erase the idea that they spend their days twiddling their thumbs and getting bored. In reality, in Sereni Orizzonti residences, there is no time for boredom! In each facility, in fact, there are multiple initiatives, activities and festive moments that punctuate the days. "This is why the role of the animators is essential," emphasise the managers of the 'Don Dario Bognetti' RSA in Albano Vercellese. "Their main task is to ensure that the grandparents use their time in a constructive and, at the same time, pleasant and fun way. Naturally, the activities are identified by taking into consideration the people with whom we work, respecting their interests and psycho-physical conditions, and adapting them to their rhythms of life,' the managers explain.

At the residence in Albano Vercellese, guests have something to do every day. If you visit us in the mornings, you will find them busy reading the newspapers with a subsequent exchange of opinions and personal stories. And then there is group gymnastics, movement, as we know, is good for all ages! In the afternoons, on the other hand, there are various activities to maintain cognitive and emotional functions, stimulating the elderly to keep their physical and interpersonal skills trained. Cheerful musical afternoons with choirs and dances, card and bingo games, and creative and drawing workshops focusing on manual skills. All activities that represent a valuable and stimulating reality for Sereni Orizzonti. The creation of small 'works' to decorate and set up parties in the facility aim to preserve the autonomy and independence of the elderly. Creative expression, in fact, leads to a strengthening of self-esteem. These activities are much appreciated by the guests because they can see the result of hours of work and receive gratification from relatives and friends.

One of the next objectives among the activities of the Albano Vercellese facility is to organise assisted activities with animals. "Activities that achieve excellent results on the psycho-physical state of the elderly and sick, who can thus benefit from all the therapeutic properties provided by companion animals," say the managers.

The 'Don Dario Bognetti' RSA, with 52 beds, provides hotel-like accommodation and care/health services guaranteed 24 hours a day.