Meaningful activities can include a range of things from the usual tasks of daily life, such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, to activities that engage like a call or a Facetime session with a relative or friends. All Burlington Care staff are aware of how important it is to enable residents to perform tasks that make…
Today the residents at Clipstone Hall and Lodge have taken part in the Oomph Wellness live exercise tv, with a twist as the staff dressed as superheroes. Keeley, Activity Coordinator and Megan, Senior at the Mansfield care home, dressed up as heroes for the home’s first Oomph On Demand exercise. As you can see from…
The Captain Tom Foundation began the ‘100 Challenge’ to celebrate the achievements of war veteran Captain Tom Moore. In the first UK lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic, Moore had aimed to raise £1000 to support the NHS in the difficult times; he ended up raising more than £32.8 million for NHS Charities Together. …
Gardens and gardening make us feel better – that’s a fact – and the real magic is that anyone, anywhere, can enjoy the healing power of being at one with nature! The residents at Hutton Manor Care Home agree, having spent a sunny spring afternoon planting seeds into pots, including those they had painted earlier…
A clap on the back to all the staff at our Scarborough care home, Castle Grange. Joe’s letter sums up the care and compassion delivered by staff at the care home on Dean Road. The staff were delighted to get an update on Joe’s health and thrilled to read about how much he appreciated the…
The staff and residents at Rastrick Hall and Grange Care Home in Rastrick, Brighouse, are delighted to have had their second vaccine dose. The light at the end of the tunnel has arrived at the #Kirklees care. Follow us on Facebook
The staff at St Mary’s Lodge Care Home in Anlaby, Kingston Upon Hull, are preparing to meet new residents. The bedrooms are prepared and the beautifully presented gift boxes to welcome new residents, are made. The brand new boutique-style care home recently opened and after lots of preparation and staff training, the doors are finally…
The residents at Crystal Court enjoyed a Mad Hatters Tea Party to celebrate Mother’s Day, last month! The residents enjoyed a fun-filled day and the Activity Coordinators, Mel and Emma made sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. They played different games, watched films and enjoyed tasty treats.
The vaccine rollout continues across Burlington Care homes, as the residents and staff at York House in #Dewsbury, get their second injection. Rachel, Home Manager at the Earlsheaton care home said; ” Finally, as lockdown eases, we can all feel more positive!” #CaringForYourFamily
Figham House residents enjoyed a Dolly Parton singalong on Easter Sunday afternoon. They also got to enjoy a tipple or two and sweet treats. One resident commented, “What a perfect way to while away an afternoon.” Marjorie, a resident at the #Beverley care home, enjoyed a dance with Tara, an Activity Coordinator at Figham House.…