Time For A Game Of Quoits!
We have a broad, diverse range of activities for residents to enjoy and one recent session included a game of quoits.
This popular game really was very much enjoyed by those who joined in and we think it will certainly be coming back by popular demand very soon!
We are now looking forward to o...
Celebrating Three Years Of Care With Sarah!
We recently celebrated with the fantastic Sarah, who marked her third work anniversary with us here at our home!
Sarah is an extremely passionate person who loves being able to provide loving and patient care to our residents each and every day. We thought that we would do something special to ma...
Connect Four Anyone?
In our latest update focusing on activities within the home, we wanted to share a popular, chair-based games session: Connect 4!
We have a very competitive group of residents and our games can last for a very long time in the determination to win. This session was no exception and the competitive...
Supporting World Alzheimers' Day
The aim of the day is to raise awareness of dementia, understand its impact on people’s lives and strategies to help people live comfortably with dementia.
In the UK alone, there are 850,000 people with dementia. More than 40,000 people under 65 have dementia and 1 in 6 people over th...
Life At The Island Through Mixed Activities!
We have a diverse activities programme here at our home and thought that we would give you a flavour of just some of the activities residents have been getting up to over the past week.
Our mixed activities are very popular and not only that; they're very diverse, taking into account a lot of sug...
Etching Artwork
We have a very creative group of residents and one recent activity that was very much enjoyed was a session creating some etching pictures.
The etching pictures are a very clever idea as they are simply a drawing where you scratch away the black paint to reveal a beautiful, multicoloured image be...
Helping Louise Construct Her New Furniture
It is important that our residents are able to make their spaces here at our home their own and as well as recommending that they bring any furniture with them from home when they join us, we also help our residents choose their furniture whilst they are here!
Resident Louise was no exception and...
Happy Birthday Tara!
We recently celebrated with Care Assistant Tara on her birthday! We look forward to celebrating every member of staff and resident's birthday here at our home and Tara was certainly no exception.
As well as a birthday card, we made sure to give Tara a large box of chocolates for her to relax and...
Supporting Professional Care Workers Week!
We are celebrating all that is good about people who work in care with the third Professional Care Workers’ Week from 1st - 4th of September.
Delivering care is a skilled and unique profession that deserves recognition, respect and celebration. The skills and expertise care workers deliver...
Happy Birthday Tracy!
We always celebrate birthdays with our staff and residents with Care Assistant Tracy being no exception!
We recently made sure to say a big happy birthday to Tracy as she marked another milestone and celebrated with the team.
We surprised Tracy with a card and gift on her shift as all of her c...