Activities at Brookfield Care Home
Our Activities coordinator dedicates her time on getting feedback from our residents of what they like to do. We have introduced paper mornings which involves group discussions and an active mind, and we also have a variety of entertainers that come in on a weekly basis. We hold a residents quiz once a week as it is one of our more popular activities, we now call it the Big Quiz due to its popularity.
It is important that we involve the community and family in many of our activities. We have the local rugby club heritage centre coming in once a week to do Bocci (indoor bowls) and seated exercise. We also hold cheese and wine evenings for family and residents which are very popular. Here at Brookfield we pride ourselves on the fabulous bond our activity coordinator has with all our residents as they are as happy to see her each morning as she is to see her friends.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Brookfield Care Home
Home Ambassador Welcomes Great-grandchild
Resident Ambassador, Jim Critchley was overjoyed recently to meet the newest addition to the family when he was introduced to his great granddaughter, Harriet. As the tiny bundle slept soundly in Jim’s arms there were lots of 'Oohs' as residents peeked in to the lounge to see the homes youngest visitor.
It brought a smile to everyone’s faces and talk soon turned to fond memories as they remembered the arrival of their children. Jim is looking forward to the families next visit to see how much Harriet has grown.
Music Therapy for Residents
Brookfield's residents enjoyed a morning of music for health therapy at the home with Helen. Everyone got to choose their own percussion instrument, which ranged from tambourines to maracas, and to fill the home with wonderful music. Residents had great fun singing and dancing along to the different sounds.
After the performance, everyone enjoyed refreshments and delicious home-made cakes.
Newest Family Member
One of our residents holds the newest addition to the Brookfield's family. Baby Freda is 16 days old and her mum is a carer at the home.
Pet Therapy at Brookfield
Brookfield recently enjoyed getting up close and personal with some furry friends as they welcomed their special guests for a morning. Lisa Quarmby, Activities coordinator said “it is enjoyable to see the residents' faces light up when the animals were brought in. I must admit they are rather cute and adorable and we all had a lovely morning”.
Residents Get Colourful
Brookfield Residents enjoy a splash of colour as they enjoy their regular arts and crafts session at the home. As everyone concentrated on creating their masterpieces you could hear a pin drop before everyone sat back to look at their creations over a tea and a delicious slice of home-made cake.
The Gloves are off at Brookfield
It was seconds out, round one as residents showed off their hooks and jabs with a boxing fitness coach, Tony who visits the home regularly to the delight of everyone. Sarah Nolan, General Manger said “Mental and physical exercises are very important for movement and stimulation, so we organise lots of different activities, our residents enjoy an array of activities from music to arts and crafts”.
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