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Celebrating life at Barchester
We celebrate life through everything we do, from our thoughtful experiences and activities to our delicious food. We offer the latest technology as well as sensory engagement to nurture the wellbeing of our residents. With a wide variety of tailored activities and events we make sure our residents have the best physical, mental, spiritual and social stimulation, all bespoke to them. Take a look at what we’ve been up to…
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National Ice Cream Day
Increasing Hydration for People Living with Dementia
Reserve your space to learn about the importance of Hydration for people living with dementia, spotting the signs early whilst enjoying a variety of thirst quenching refreshments.
A Royal Thank You!
World Chocolate Day! A Sweet Sensory Experience.
Residents recently marked World Chocolate Day by taking part in a fun and engaging sensory activity, creating delicious chocolate rice krispie cakes on homes dementia community.
The wonderful hands-on activity gave residents the opportunity to enjoy the sights, smells, textures and tastes of chocolate while mixing and stirring their very own tasty treats. The whole experience encouraged all the residents to have conversations of the past when they used bake for their own family and friends. World Chocolate Day itself is celebrated on the 7th of July and it is believed to commemorate the introduction of chocolate to Europe in 1550. Chocolate really is one of the world’s favourite treats, and this one day of the year brings all chocolate lovers to get together and enjoy everything that chocolate has to offer!
Tina, Activities Co-ordinator said, “It is really important that the home celebrates these unique themed events as it highlights the importance of such events in a care setting. Residents are able to get a break from normal routine and a chance to socialise, it is a reminder that life is full of small wonderful pleasures. Our residents had a great afternoon it was a resounding success, eating the chocolate was the part they all loved, in fact we all loved!”
General Manager, Larisa Bledea, said: “Our residents and staff enjoyed celebrating this wonderful day. The sensory activity for our dementia community was simple yet very rewarding, it was lovely to see the residents enjoying the smells and tastes of the chocolate, I am sure more was eaten than got melted!”
Celebrating The Power of Music at Dementia Sings Out Wellingborough
The residents and staff were delighted in attending the local ‘Dementia Sings Out’ group for an amazing morning of music. The group is held every Thursday at the Compass Church in Wellingborough.
The popular community group, is held every week on a Thursday, it is a group that brings people together who are living with dementia. Carers and family members also enjoy the uplifting benefits of music in a very welcoming and supportive environment.
Live entertainment was provided by Simon from Sunset Magic, who delivered a fantastic performance that featured a variety of well-loved songs. Residents could not resist the urge to join in singing along to familiar tunes, dancing with one another and reminiscing as the music bought back many treasured memories.
Activities Co-ordinator, Tina said: “Dementia Sings Out is a truly wonderful place for the community and our residents love to attend. It is filled with a joyful atmosphere, and proves once gain the benefits that places like these provide to the local community. We are so grateful for opportunities likes these that allow our residents to stay connected with the local community.”
General Manager Larisa Bledea said: “It is lovely to see our residents and staff enjoying a morning with ‘Dementia Sings Out’, the enrichment this group creates in the lives of all living with dementia is recognisable. It is very important to have links with local groups, it not only allows for good community relationship, but also the impact these groups have on residents here at the home is truly amazing”.
