Activities are shaped around residents’ interests, preferences and the things they enjoy most. From weekly coffee mornings and lively sports days to days out and time spent with friends, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Our Lifestyles Coordinators regularly speak with residents, helping to create a varied programme that supports friendship, confidence, wellbeing and an enjoyable lifestyle.
Sometimes the simplest activities become the most important part of the week. Weekly coffee mornings give residents regular opportunities to catch up, enjoy a drink and spend relaxed time together. Alongside other social activities, these everyday moments help friendships grow and create a welcoming sense of community.
Every activity is designed to stimulate the senses and to be:
Staying active can be social and enjoyable too. The annual Sports Day brings residents, children and team members together for friendly activities, laughter and a little competition. Experiences like these offer an enjoyable way to get moving, spend time with others and build confidence, with residents encouraged to take part in ways that suit them.
Throughout the homes there are resources and materials to engage and entertain our residents. The following activities are firm favourites across our homes.
We believe that activities should be available outside of the Activity Programme. We ensure that the following are always available for the residents to enjoy.
Getting out and about provides a change of scenery and plenty of experiences to talk about afterwards. Residents have enjoyed everything from an afternoon tea outing to a day at Knowsley Safari Park and a trip to Blackpool.
Throughout the week there are many social activities where our residents can join in, make friends and, importantly, laugh together.
Maintaining physical activity in older age has lots of proven benefits. It is thought to boost the immune system, well-being and independence of residents. Most importantly, physical activities can be fun. These include:
Reminiscing is an enjoyable activity for many of our residents. We provide:
The life story app that enables genuine, person-centred care to those in residential care
LifeLibrary is an easy-to-use app that allows carers and families to build a digital memory book for each resident. This shared resource helps carers provide personalised care, strengthens communication, and creates opportunities for meaningful engagement and activities.
For families, LifeLibrary provides a valuable connection to their loved ones, offering a window into their daily lives at the care home. By contributing photos, stories, and updates, families become active participants in their loved one’s care journey, fostering a sense of closeness and peace of mind.
“It’s a great resource for families to share and for you to share with our family member. I look forward to looking at the photos… It helps us all to see the activities that mum gets involved in, which I might not otherwise know about, because she often forgets what she’s done.”
– Family member of Resident
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