Activities at Broadway Halls Care Home

What an amazing week we’ve had here at Broadway Halls.

Residents have been making paper flowers to put on the dining tables over Easter! When asked what they wanted to pull together as an Easter craft, our residents were keen on making the home feel in keeping with the current season, so we decided some flowers were the best idea! They each handmade their own bright and beautiful bouquets, from the stems to the petals, and placed them in individual vases ready to be displayed on the dining tables over Easter weekend.

It was lovely to see the residents getting so involved, and they were all very proud of the finished products!

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, college students from Dudley College studying health and social care recently designed handmade gifts and cards for our residents. This thoughtful gesture not only brightened up the day for our residents but also brought intergenerational connections and smiles to everyone faces.

The college students embraced the opportunity to spread joy and kindness to those in need. With creativity and enthusiasm, they dedicated time and effort to crafting handmade gifts and heartfelt cards, infused with messages of love, encouragement, and warmth at Easter time.

Beyond the exchange of gifts, this initiative facilitated meaningful interactions between college students and the residents, bridging the generation gap and nurturing mutual understanding and respect. Through shared conversations, laughter, and singing, both age groups discovered commonalities, forged new friendships, and learned from each other's life stories.

Thank you and Happy Easter to you all.

What a lovely morning we have had at Baad babes with the mother and toddler group.

Residents got to interact with children from 0-5 years. When residents visit kids’ nurseries, they step into vibrant spaces filled with laughter, curiosity, and boundless energy. Interacting with young children brings a sense of joy and wonder to seniors, evoking cherished memories and instilling a renewed sense of purpose. Likewise, children benefit from the wisdom, life experiences, and affectionate presence of their older counterparts.

There was so much fun and laughter, everyone was offered a hot drink, toast and snacks.

Residents joined in with the nursery rhymes sang by the children. It was so nice to see the smiles and happiness in everyone involved.

Residents and children form meaningful relationships built on mutual respect, trust, and affection, bridging the generation gap and creating a sense of unity and belonging.

Thank you for letting us join in with the session!

We went to Social Prescribing Day, hosted by Pom-Poms 4 Loneliness at Jack Newell Court.

There was arts & crafts, a gardening table, various games and even a session of laughter yoga which had our residents in stitches! Entertainment was provided by The Black Country radio Busketeers who sang some of the old songs which they really enjoyed singing and clapping along to.

Hot drinks and delicious cakes were served all morning. The residents had a fabulous time and said it was lovely getting out in the community. Thanks so much to the PomPoms 4 Loneliness team for inviting us!

In the bustling halls of the Broadway Halls Care Home, amidst the gentle hum of daily routines, there's a melody that resonates with warmth and compassion. It's the voice of HCA, Paul who works for Summer Hill Surgery, whose heartfelt serenades bring solace and joy to the residents he attends regularly from community. With each note he sings, HCA Paul weaves a tapestry of comfort and connection, uplifting spirits and touching hearts in the most tender of ways.

For Paul, music has always been more than just a hobby; it's been a source of healing and hope. Trained as a HCA, he discovered early on the profound impact that music can have on those in need of comfort and companionship. Drawing from his own experiences and the therapeutic power of song, he embarked on a mission to bring a bit of brightness to the lives of our residents.

It's a great joy to have Paul in our home and singing to our residents, and we can't wait to welcome him back! Thanks again Paul, from everyone at Broadway Halls.

Residents went back to school to help pupils at Priory Primary School in Dudley with their phonics and reading. Pupils from the school read their favourite book to different residents, explaining the story and what they enjoy most about the story.

Residents were amazed how well the Year 5 & Year 6 pupils could read, and how much equipment and resources they had! One resident said "we would be lucky if we had two books to share around the class to read when I was at school!"

It was lovely to see the connection between the residents and pupils on school life. The residents learnt new skills and the variety of books available for schools nowadays, and the pupils learnt how different times were at school when the residents were their age.