On my placement in a large rest home, we celebrated several occasions including Kiwiana week, Melbourne Cup day, birthdays, and Alzheimer's Awareness week. Celebrations were a major occupation for residents at the home. We marked different events throughout the year to engage residents and provide stimulation and enjoyment.

1. CELEBRATIONS

17. CELEBRATIONS
 On placement two I was situated in a large rest home and while on
placement one of the occupations that was highly present was the use
of celebrations.
 While on placement we celebrated kiwiana week, melbourne cup
day, birthdays and Alzhiemers awareness week.

18. REFERENCES
 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/picturegalleries/8844273/Rugby-World-Cup-2011-New-
Zealand-celebrate-in-pictures.html
 http://xanthe-jane.blogspot.co.nz/2009/05/buzzy-bee.html
 http://aussiesandkiwis.blogspot.co.nz/2011/10/melbourne-cup-2011.html
 http://www.jennytalia.com/2010/11/02/melbourne-cup/
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas
 http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/pohutukawa-flowers
 http://www.idealog.co.nz/magazine/5/margaret-mahys-marvellous-mind
 http://club10.com.au/product.php?productid=17539
 http://weddingcake.name/big-birthday-cake-for-special-birthday-8110917/
 http://dearestscooter.wordpress.com/2011/06/05/crazy-birthday-gift-stealing-mother-awaits-alien-
overlords/