Activities at Claremont Parkway Care Home

This week at Claremont Parkway we celebrated the birthday of resident Joyce. She was presented with a lovely cake made by our chef and had a lovely day with family and friends. 

These special moments bring joy, boost self-esteem, and enhance overall quality of life, making residents feel appreciated and connected to their community. It also provides an opportunity to make them feel valued, loved, and remembered.

Claremont Parkway were visited yesterday by Aadil Patel from Specsavers Audiology who gave us a presentation on hearing loss, home visits, and a live hearing test demonstration for the residents.

Aadil explained the disadvantages of having a hearing problem and how that can affect our residents within the home. Loss of hearing can lead to isolation, depression and anxiety. Residents with poor hearing are more reluctant to join in with group activities and chatting with other residents, due to the fact that they are unable to hear the whole conversation or what is being asked of them, making them feel low and therefore withdrawing from socialising.

Afterwards our residents were given the opportunity to have a short hearing test. Many volunteered to try this out, some of which were not sure if they had any hearing problems.
The tests showed some deterioration; however, it was explained that a full hearing test could be arranged within the home and that it would be a free service!

Our residents enjoyed the presentation and learned exactly how even slight hearing loss can affect their every day lives.
Aadil and the specialist Audiologist team from Specsavers have offered to open up their 'Free Home Hearing Test' service to the local community with Claremont Parkway care home hosting regular sessions. Please look out for the forthcoming event posters.

Well done to Udo one of our night shift carers for winning employee of the month for February. His kindness, patience, and unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of our residents makes such a difference.

Udo's positive attitude and hard work inspires everyone making him a truly deserving recipient of this recognition. Congratulations, and thank you for all you do.

At Claremont Parkway we enjoy celebrating birthdays with our residents and so Graham was presented with a lovely cake by our General Manager Jo an Deputy Nico to mark the special occasion.

Thanks to our talented chef Jorge for the lovely cake.

"Keep Smiling Through: A Jolly Jamboree for Happiness and Dame Vera Lynn!"

Today at Claremont Parkway our residents were entertained by the fabulous Steve Jay to mark International Day of Happiness and the birthday of Dame Vera Lynn, bringing joy and nostalgia to all.

With a heartfelt performance of classic wartime songs and uplifting melodies, the event created a warm and celebratory atmosphere.

Music has a powerful impact on well-being, evoking cherished memories, reducing stress, and fostering a sense of social connections. As familiar tunes filled the room, many residents sang along, smiled and even swayed and danced to the rhythm, demonstrating the profound emotional and cognitive benefits of music.

The afternoon not only honoured Dame Vera Lynn's legacy but also reinforced the importance of happiness, shared experiences, and the simple pleasure of song.
 

A lucky celebration at Claremont Parkway as residents embraced the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with a fun-filled celebration featuring a range of Irish-themed activities, music and plenty of laughter. Dressed in shades of green, our residents and staff embraced the festive spirit.

Throughout the day we had a virtual tour of Ireland's landmarks and landscapes, allowing residents to experience the beauty of the Cliffs or Moher, the rolling hills of County Kerry, and the historic streets of Dublin-all from the comfort of their chairs.

Irish trivia quizzes sparked laughter and friendly competition as residents tested their knowledge of Irish culture, history, and folklore.
The festivities continued with some games including a lucky coin toss into the hats and a shamrock bean bag target game, bringing out everyone's playful side.