Activities at White Lodge Care Home

This afternoon after having Father’s day special sing a long and afternoon tea, we sat together and talked about our Dads. We thought it would be nice to ask some of the other residents to share some beautiful memories of their Dads who are no longer with them. Even some of the residents family and staff joined in with memories of theirs Dads.

We all had an amazing time telling our own stories. One of our residents Molly said “ i got emotional writing about him because he died in a plane crash but thank you for listening to me. I talked about him after a long time”

Some of them told us funny stories, some were emotional, some were inspiring, tell us which one you liked!!!

Participation in regular physical activity can increase our self-esteem and can reduce stress and anxiety. That's why here at white lodge we offer gentle exercise sessions every week to keep our residents active. Exercise helps keep our muscles, joints, and heart in good shape. It also helps the residents stay at a healthy weight and have regular sleep habits. Also exercising together make it more fun. Today we tried new props to turn the exercise session more interesting and fun!

Fruit tasting because its healthy eating week!!!

Residents at white lodge played a fun game of tasting fruit and guess the name. Where some residents enjoyed tasting and eating the fruits, others had fun watching them!

Residents at white lodge had a lovely afternoon taking a stroll in the garden followed by afternoon tea and biscuits. They had a lovely time chatting and laughing on silly jokes. They were busy with harvesting strawberries and nurturing their black sunflower plants. Our residents make sure to check them every day and water them regularly as they are eagerly waiting for the plants to grow bigger and ready to be transferred to the courtyard!

Residents at white lodge had a lovely Sunday morning with Shayla, our activity assistant who had a nice table set up for the pamper session with calm & relaxing music on the background.

Residents enjoyed having their nails done followed by hand massage and relaxed with a nice hot cuppa!

The session not only did beautification but also increased self-esteem and confidence. Also helped in reducing distress and anxiety.

Staff and residents at White Lodge Care Home took part in dementia action week by hosting a variety themed activities such as dementia friendly quiz, fun games and a minibus trip out specially for memory lane community of our home.

Today residents at White Lodge Care Home have been out and about visiting Strudley Grange garden and leisure park on the home's minibus. We started our journey after lunch, walked around the garden centre and the park, had some lovely cake, snacks and tea prepared and packed by our fabulous kitchen team. What a wonderful time everyone had!