If this doesn’t make you want to order a Ninety-Nine, nothing will! The residents at Alpine Lodge had a trip to the seaside this week- Ok, it was a virtual one, but who cares! They set off, grabbed an ice cream and then spent some time at the cafe, people watching 😉 …
The residents at Southlands have been enjoying daily activities with Lynn, the new Activity Coordinator. Lynn is getting to know all the residents, their likes and dislikes as well as their abilities. Often residents surprise her but having worked in care for many years, she’s always delighted when someone does something they thought they couldn’t…
The care team at The Lawns felt it was time to recognise the many healthcare professionals, district nurses and support workers- Key workers- that have supported the Darlington care home throughout the pandemic. Sharon, Deputy Manager at The Lawns said; “Clap for Carers was great at highlighting the work, those working in the NHS and…
Doncaster residents at Cantley Grange, Doreen and Joan enjoyed an afternoon of nail pampering and they were thrilled! It’s the little things that make you smile. Just look at the ladies faces. #CaringForYourFamily Follow us on Facebook
The residents at The Sycamores have been busy creating some beautiful masquerade masks. They enjoyed getting covered in glue, colouring-in and using glitter and sparkly bits! Then they finished off with lots of selfies! #CaringForYourFamily Follow us on Facebook
Lockdown birthdays aren’t all bad! Emma, home Manager at Clipstone Hall and Lodge was dreading her 40th birthday. After all, who wants their birthday when it’s difficult to celebrate? But, Emma didn’t need to worry. The staff at the #Mansfield care home were ready and organised, to give her the best birthday possible.…
Alpine Lodge residents are encouraged to take part in different activities and they are also encouraged to do the hobbies they used to do. This week the ladies got together to make a patchwork quilt, utilising old knitted jumpers, made into squares. Everyone had a go at sewing the pieces together. There were lots of…
It started with a song…. The Together with Music project will bring a ray of musical sunshine to thousands of lives and help counter feelings of isolation… Figham House residents are involved in this fantastic project, you can watch their video here: Bring Me Sunshine (togetherwithmusic.org.uk) Together with Music uses music to…
Enjoying a sensory experience at Alpine Lodge Alpine Lodge Care home in Stocksbridge has just invested in some sensory lighting. Recently, this care home has spent time creating sensory experiences for all the residents, including an ice cream maker and a beach scene. The residents living with memory issues, really enjoy these experiences. Sensory areas…
Yesterday, York House served up a fantastic Burns Night supper to remember. All the residents had the essential haggis, neeps and tatties – all rounded off with a traditional clootie dumpling…. OK, a cup cake had to do but the residents loved it all and got right into the spirit of it all, with a…