Ganarew

We have celebrated a couple of the ladies’ birthday’s this month. Margaret enjoyed visitors and flowers and the birthday girl Rhoda had some lovely cards and presents.

The residents and staff had a very enjoyable day watching Wimbledon with Scones and strawberries and cream and Prosecco or pink lemonade.

Our residents are relishing time spent with our new babies. The use of life-like dolls or soft toy animals can bring great benefits to some people with a diagnosis of dementia, particularly those in later stages. Giving life-like dolls or animals to people with dementia is considered by some as a type of therapy; it…

Today we decided we would create our very own fairground in the lounge. We got the pool out and played “Hook a Duck”. The residents loved this game, just look at the concentration on their faces!

A wonderful afternoon at the cinema. Well done to the usherettes, everyone enjoyed their ice creams and sweet treats and we think the films too!

What better way to celebrate St George’s Day than with a good old fish supper! The residents loved their fish dinner complete with mushy peas!

Residents have been having fun interacting with our new Dementia table. We are so grateful for contributions that helped make this possible!There are lots of games, puzzles and sensory apps to interact with and it is turning into a real hit with our residents …. and staff!

We have had a positive couple of weeks. Residents have received their second vaccinations and visits inside the home are increasing due to lateral testing and easing restrictions and the hairdresser has returned and we are hoping for a visit from our barber next week!