Celebrating life at Barchester

The warm weather meant another lovely afternoon spent outdoors in the shade by the café.  There was plenty of laughter, friendly chats, and a touch of creativity as everyone enjoyed a little painting together. A wonderful way to relax, make memories, and while away a sunny afternoon. 

Our residents Tony celebrated his birthday yesterday, with a lovely birthday cake made by the talented Head Chef Bose to help him celebrate in style. Tony received a lovely gift from the home and was surrounded by staff as he cut his cake and was sung the traditional "Happy Birthday" 

At Glebefields  we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

Residents enjoyed a wonderful celebration on National Ice Cream Day, with a fun filled sensory afternoon that brought smiles, laughter and plenty of delicious flavours to the home’s dementia community.

The aprons were on and residents set to work in creating their very own masterpieces, with a colourful selection of ice cream flavours, chocolate buttons, sprinkles and a variety of different sauces to choose from. Residents created unique and tasty treats while enjoying the sights, smells, textures and tastes of the activity. For those residents in their rooms, the activity was taken to them, so that they too could be a part of the experience as they enjoyed delicious bowls of ice cream with their favourite toppings.

Tina, Activities Co-ordinator said, “It was a wonderful simple activity that offered far more than just a tasty treat at the end.”  General Manager Larisa Bledea said: “We really like to ensure that we offer a whole host of activities within our beautiful home, and that residents get to enjoy all life’s simple pleasures, it is not always about lavish activities it is about what the activity means to our residents and the benefit it creates for them.”
 

 We are very fortunate to live opposite a lovely area of woodland ~ it’s the perfect place for a peaceful morning stroll among the trees. Simple pleasures ...... maximum feel good factor!

We really enjoyed all the different movements, stretches and ball games. Every Friday Morning, here at Hagley Place we are lucky enough to have George's balls come and do a range of movements and exercises ranging from seated, arm movements and vocals too! This is very popular with our residents and is a great way to start the weekend.     

Enjoying time outdoors. We enjoyed a little trip to Wellington garden centre. Our residents loved the cream scones and definitely loved all the scents from the flowers. Amazing what places are so near by to go and explore.