Activities at Oak Grange Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Roni Paynter
Hi, My name is Roni and I am the Lead Activities coordinator here at Oak Grange, the wellbeing and happiness of each resident are at the forefront of everything we do, and I am committed to upholding these values as your activities coordinator.
Having worked in various care settings and possessing a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults. I bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the role. My primary objective is to create a vibrant and engaging activities programme that caters to the unique interests, abilities and preferences of each resident.
Together, we will embark on a journey of discovery, enjoyment and companionship. From engaging social events and group outings to stimulating cognitive exercises and creative pursuits, our goal is to ensure that there is always something for everyone to look forward to. Furthermore, I am here not only as an Activities coordinator but also as a friend and confidant, I encourage open communication, suggestions, and feedback from each resident and their families.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Oak Grange Care Home
Home turns purple for Alzheimer's Day
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Oak Grange care home in Mollington marked Alzheimer’s Awareness Month which is taking place throughout September.
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, the loss of cognitive functioning – thinking, remembering, reasoning – which can affect a person’s day to day life and activities. Functions that can be impacted are memory, language skills, visual perception, problem solving, self-management and the ability to focus and pay attention. The number of people living with dementia in the UK is forecast to increase to over 1m.
Harvest Festival
One of our residents went to Chester Cathedral to their Harvest Festival service. This lady used to volunteer with her husband at the Cathedral for many years. A lot of the people at the Cathedral recognised her as a valued member of the congregation. A wonderful afternoon full of magical memories for this special lady.
Magic table fun
Our interactive magic table brings our residents endless fun and cognitive stimulation, it helps socialisation and creates laughter and competition between them.
Arts in care homes week
To celebrate arts and crafts in care home week we have created a collage with Yvonne from Creative Mojo. This wonderful collage was created by residents who really enjoyed watching it come together, feeling very proud of their achievement, and we have also been entered into the national competition being held by Creative Mojo. Fingers crossed we win.
All Things Purple
Today we raised vital funds for the Alzheimer's society by wearing all things purple, we decorated our bistro with purple balloons, flowers, streamers and made purple cupcakes. Staff members donned purple attire and all contributed to raising funds along with visitors and families. At our care home we witness the daily challenges faced by individuals living with Alzheimer's. We see their resilience, their laughter, and their moments of clarity. These experiences have fuelled our determination to do more than just provide excellent care; we wanted to contribute to the fight against this devastating disease.
Happy 90th Birthday!
Today one of our lovely residents celebrated her 90th birthday and had a visit from the family and her 6 week old Great Gran daughter Eloise. Which meant that there was 4 generations in the same building. Having afternoon tea, a nice catch up and reminiscing about old times gone by and looking forward to new ones to come.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we get into the festive spirit. Merry Christmas!
