Activities at Wheatlands Care Home

Music is so important in all our lives. It manages to spark lots of memories and always brings so much joy and happiness. That's why music therapy is so important to all our residents, especially those on our memory lane unit. Residents enjoyed another incredible music therapy session from our friends at Kiddleydivey Shropshire, Mid Wales & Wolverhampton - Adults.

It was another interactive and lively music session. Each and every song took us down memory lane as we sang and danced the morning away. The room was full of so much joy and happiness it truly was magical to be apart of. The session evoked many conversations which carried on long after the session had finished over a cuppa and a delicious homemade cake.

We said farewell to our lovely Juliette as she starts her maternity leave and starts her next chapter! Juilette is such a massive part of the Wheatlands Care Home family, so loving and caring and one of the nicest people you will ever meet and a fantastic asset to the activities team. 

We couldn't let her leave without the residents and staff showing her how much she means to everyone. We organised a surprise baby shower and spent the morning eating delicious cakes and drinking bucks fizz. With lots of words of wisdom from our wonderful residents.

We can't wait for the safe arrival of your little bundle of joy and to meet him and have lots of baby cuddles.

Meet Lola! Residents were delighted to meet this fury friend for lots of strokes and cuddles, although they were a little bit disappointed when we had to give these beautiful Guinea pigs back to lovely Lisa, their owner from Hoppy Guinea Holidays - Small Pet Holidays And More With Lisa. 

After a recent resident meeting some residents expressed how much they miss their animals and simply just having them sit on their laps to stroke. You can imagine our delight after connecting with Lisa and being able to make more wishes come true for our residents here at Wheatlands Care Home.
Not only did our residents get to hold and feed Lily and Lola, but they also got to learn all about them and reminisce about their own pets. Lots of residents themselves have owned Guinea pigs over the years and some had never held one. 

Pet therapy has so many benefits for our residents by providing a sense of comfort and companionship, reducing feelings of isolation, encouraging reminiscence whilst also bringing lots of joy and happiness.
Residents have loved having these fury friends to visit and have decided they would like to see them on a monthly basis. 

Christmas is very close to all of our hearts and many of our residents enjoy visiting our local church for the annual Christmas tree and nativity festival where the local community each design their own tree for the event. 

Residents enjoyed looking at our entry after spending many hours designing and creating decorations for our tree as well as looking at all of the other beautiful trees. 

The residents were able to take part in Christmas Holy Communion and light a candle for their loved ones and keep friends and family in their thoughts. They were lucky enough to be joined be the church curate, Sam and enjoyed coffee and mince pies together - a real festive treat.  

We were delighted to welcome the children of Brockton Primary school to Wheatlands so they could spend the afternoon spreading Christmas joy across both of our communities. Integrational activities are so important here at Wheatlands and the benefits they give our residents and children are remarkable, it is so lovely to the bond that they form. 

The children sang beautifully to our residents, both traditional and modern songs, and residents loved joining in and really got into the festive mood. They enjoyed sharing festive stories and reading to our residents on a one to one basis it was really magical, our memory lane community where in awe of the children. They all showed such confidence and compassion with every single resident and should be very proud. The afternoon and room was full of such joy and happiness it warmed our hearts and we cannot wait to invite the children back soon. 

Elsie gave a speech to thank all the children for such a fantastic performance and said she made a special phone call to Father Christmas to ensure they where all on the good boys and girls list. 

Well if we weren't in the Christmas spirit already, we certainly are now. 

Our fabulous residents had the pleasure of meeting Father Christmas himself and his ever so cheeky Elf Dolly. We enjoyed an afternoon at Blist Hill Victorian Town for their Calm Christmas event designed for SEND children and those living with dementia. 

It was truly magical from start to finish we were meet by staff at the gate who guided us around the beautiful Victorian town and made the experience even more memorable. Residents enjoyed the town all dressed beautifully and learnt about Victorian Christmas traditions. 

Beryl enjoyed linking arms with Father Christmas and a cuddle from Dolly the Elf and loved looking at the old toys. Judy was so excited to see Father Christmas laughing and joking with her and they enjoyed singing carols together. 

Rosanna enjoyed reminiscing and going down memory lane as a former employee of the museums. Carol enjoyed looking at all the festive decorations and soaking up the atmosphere. We finished the day off with a stop at the trading fish and chips shop with our lunches cooked in beef dripping.