Celebrating life at Barchester

We wanted to share  with you some more of our wonderful birthdays celebrated in September. Birthdays are so much more than just another day, they are an opportunity to celebrate each resident, their life, and the memories they have created. Here at the home we ensure every resident receives their very own personalised birthday cake, making their day special and as unique and meaningful as they are. Please enjoy the photos below, that have captured the smiles, laughter and joy making every birthday a truly memorable occasion here at the home.

What a great day we had here at the home recently as we hosted an amazing talk from 'Fitted By Tamara' about all things Bra's and also a visit from 'Count Down Cares' with Ann and her lovely Pop-Up Shop. The day provided our lovely residents, family and friends with an opportunity to learn all about the importance of a well fitted bra and the new bra's that offer support in many different ways, from ease of putting on to helping with better support. The day also offered residents, family and friends with a lovely home shopping experience from Ann and her Pop-Up Shop, offering a new collection of clothing for the season. 

It was a fun and engaging day for all and an informative one for all. We can not thank both ladies enough for coming to the home and providing us all with wonderful opportunities to experience new things.

What another great day we had here recently, with something different for our lovely residents to enjoy throughout the day. Our morning began with a visit from Tom G's Fitness, who visits our beautiful home every fortnight to deliver specially adapted exercises so that everyone can participate at their own level. The sessions Tom delivers are more than just exercise, they encourage movement, confidence, social interaction and plenty of smiles along the way! Tom really has got to know all our residents well and this is why his classes are tailored to each residents needs and residents really look forward to his visits.

In the afternoon, we switched things up a bit with a celebration of National Beer Lovers Day! There was live music, laughter, plenty of conversation as our residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of live entertainment from mini concerts together and a drink!.

Every day is different here, and we really do like to ensure every resident gets to participate in life enriching experiences.

Recently we had a wonderful afternoon with our residents on the Blossom Trail Community, creating delicious biscuits all from the comfort of their own rooms. With plenty of encouragement, conversation and a little creativity, everyone was able to take part at their own pace and enjoy the simple pleasure of baking. Adapting activities is such an important part of person-centred care and sometimes with just a simple small adjustment  everyone is able to participate. All our residents had a real sense of achievement, and once the biscuits were baked, it was not long before they were devoured!

We wanted to share with you our first two wonderful  birthday celebrations of this month. Birthdays are so much more than just another day, they are an opportunity to celebrate each resident, their life, and the memories they have created. Here at the home we ensure every resident receives their very own personalised birthday cake, making their day special and as unique and meaningful as they are. Please enjoy the photos below, that have captured the smiles, laughter and joy making every birthday a truly memorable occasion here at the home.

Here at the home we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to continue doing the things that bring them real meaning, purpose and a sense of achievement. Our wonderful Resident Ambassador, John recently shared his wish to have a role where he could contribute and support others. We were truly delighted to help John turn that wish in to reality, and John has now taken on a new role as an Activities Assistant. John has really embraced his new responsibilities with real enthusiasm and reports for duty every day proudly wearing his pink t-shirt!

As the days and weeks go by we will be keeping you posted on John in his new role and the adventures he gets up to with all our lovely residents!

The lovely photos below and short videos have captured the joy John gets from being a part of the activities team.

We were delighted to welcome Kim Garner from The The Memory Choir to Hazleton Gardens today. She shared the incredible work she does supporting people living with dementia, as well as their families, carers and supporters. Through the power of music, The Memory Choir helps reduce isolation, promote wellbeing and create meaningful connections within our community. We look forward to collaborating with The Memory Choir within the local area, supporting the wonderful work they do, and raising awareness of the positive difference they make every day. 
 

We love being part of our local community and building meaningful relationships with local organisations and businesses.

It was a pleasure to welcome Tracie Sharp, Area Client Experience Manager at Southern Co-op, to Hazleton Gardens. We enjoyed showing her around our wonderful home and discussing ways we can work together to support people, families, and the wider local community. 

We began our day with a trip to Dementia Sings Out at the Compass Church in Wellingborough. There was dancing, singing and plenty of familiar music that bought back happy memories and encouraged everyone to join in at their own pace. The place is magical for the community, providing all with opportunities for companionship, connection and belonging.

The fun continued in the afternoon when we rolled up our sleeves and created our own pizza's! Everyone had a delicious selection of toppings, allowing for some spectacular combinations to be put together. This activity encouraged independence, choice and sensory engagement for all. There was such a huge sense of achievement when all the pizza's came back freshly cooked, they did not last long!