Daniel Collins a Senior Carer at Sycamores Care Home Wakefield has been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious “Caring Through Covid Awards“. Daniel was nominated by staff at the homes local Medical Practice for his continued hard work, compassion and empathy shown throughout the pandemic. Home manager Steve Hague commented “Daniel has certainly gone…
Is it nearly Wimbledon because the residents at Crystal Court have been busy watching the world go by as they tuck into strawberries and cream? Some of the Pannal residents got their taste buds chattering as they whipped up the tasty treat, ready for an afternoon of sunshine in the garden. The residents all agreed…
Burlington Care residents and staff are delighted with the announcement of a new partnership with Oomph! On Demand. The agreement with Oomph! On Demand should enhance the activities already taking place across the group. Burlington Care employs a legion of imaginative Activity Coordinators who already go way beyond their duties to create different events and…
Emma, an Activity Coordinator, thought she’d share a group activity she did with residents on the residential dementia unit at Crystal Court Care Home. This activity is designed to get the resident’s noses twitching as they guess each scent, which should help evoke memories. The residents had to smell the scent in each pot and…
When you help someone make changes, and they love the outcome! At Maple Court, the staff have done just that for Donald Leonard Foster or Don to his friends.Don was in a real state, and he doesn’t mind admitting it. He had stopped looking after himself, not eating correctly and drinking too much. He was…
For the last few weeks, the residents at The Sycamores Care Home in Wakefield have been kept busy; They have been making tiny ornaments out of clay and quick dry dough in their weekly arts and crafts sessions. Once dried, they used acrylic paint to decorate them. Lynne, the Activity Coordinator, said, “Then came the…
The residents at Sutton Hall and Lodge enjoyed a 70s day with fancy dress, karaoke burgers, ice cream, and dancing. First, the residents started the morning with a 70s slide show with lots of information and images on 70s music, fashions and lifestyles. Whilst listening and watching, the residents had their faces painted. After the…
Alderson House residents celebrated VE Day with a vintage afternoon tea. The residents listened to wartime music and songs, which soon had everyone singing and reminiscing about their childhoods, during and after the war and what they could remember from that time. Audrey, a resident at the Hull care home, said, “I wish we could…
Residents and staff at Southlands Care Home have been celebrating this week, as the recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission marked the home as GOOD across the board. The report reads, “People felt safe, and well looked after. All areas were clean, tidy and there was sufficient cleaning taking place to keep people safe…
Jack Mitchell turned 90, and the residents and staff at our Scarborough home made sure to celebrate with him! Jack, a resident at Maple Court Care Home on Barrowcliff Road and the other residents, celebrated with a surprise lunch, accompanied with the wine of their choice. Later, as you can see, Jack was presented with…