Activities at Washington Grange Care Home

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.”

Residents and guests at Washington Grange enjoyed a afternoon of grins with a live music performance that took place at the home. Local vocalist, Alfie Dobson performed a selection of classic hits that had everyone singing along too.

Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as Alfie performed his finale song, cracklin rose by legendary american singer songwriter, Neil Diamond. The hospitality team at the home also provided a spread of sweet and savoury treats for guests to enjoy during the show.

General Manager, Paula Joicey said, “Our residents and guests had a wonderful day singing along with the wonderful performers. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Washington Grange as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!”

They visit on a weekly basis and really make a difference to residents' lives. They always have a smile on their faces and get involved with all the activities.