Activities at Washington Grange Care Home

Residents of Washington Grange are busy preparing for their virtual VE celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day from the safety of their own home. In line with national government guidance, the homes original plans were cancelled to mark 75 years since the end of World War Two on Friday May 8th. Residents are still being encouraged to celebrate the occasion in their home by displaying posters, bunting and hosting a tea party while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines. In the lead up to the main event, they have been busy making flags—red white and blue—to display around the home to mark the occasion.
 

Although it’s disappointing that we are unable to come together with family, friends and members of the communtiy to pay tribute to the Second World War generation, it’s important for us to stay at home to ensure everyone’s safety. We know residents will still commemorate the occasion from the comfort of their home, and we have lots of resources to help them mark the anniversary.

We encourage everyone to get involved by joining the two minutes silence at 11am and hosting their own virtual tea party in the safety of their own home while displaying bunting and posters.

Resident’s at Washington Grange were delighted to receive a special delivery from local store, Asda, who kindly delivered a chocolate feast for everyone to enjoy. 

Everyone agrees that a piece of chocolate is part of our five a day, so it was fine to indulge this once. Everyone loves chocolate and our residents had a great time sharing them with each other over a cup of coffee, and a massive thank you to Asda for their generosity.

Team members and residents at Washington Grange received a surprise delivery recently. The local Aldi supermarket donated bread and delicious hot cross buns. Everyone at the home was grateful for this kind gesture and for the great community spirit. It is essential to stay positive during this unprecedented time.

Residents of Washington Grange have enjoyed a relaxing festive lunch which was well attended, with a number of family members coming along to enjoy the festivities. Residents and guests were served a delicious three course meal which included soup, freshly cooked roast turkey with all the trimmings and mouth-watering desserts.

Following lunch everyone was able to sit back and enjoy the festive cheer as popular Christmas tunes were played, as festive spirits was raised the sound of singing was heard throughout the home.

One resident said: “I always liked to go to parties and today it was so much fun and I had a really good time. Thank you to all the staff for making it special for us”

Residents & team members at Washington Grange would like to give a big shout out and thank the community team from Barclays for their recent work within the home. The team came along and supported with painting the dining room for the home.  Everyone at the home appreciates the time they give.

Paula Joicey, General Manager said: “Our care home is like a family and we are very grateful for Barclays community volunteers for their support in decorating our dining room. It takes a special kind of person to give up so much of their time to help others and we are lucky to have had such fantastic volunteers.”

Supporting residents, relatives and staff members from Washington Grange recently participated in a community Memory Walk, in honour of loved ones who have experienced dementia. The walk, which was open to the local community who came along and showed their support.

After the walk, all participants were welcomed to stop off for refreshments at the home to celebrate the achievement.

Paula Joicey General Manger said: “At our home we care for a lot of people living with dementia and provide support for them and their families. We have a Memory Lane Community, an environment purposely designed to help those with dementia live active and meaningful lives.”