Activities
and Entertainment
Whilst
personal care is paramount, we never forget that keeping our residents active
and entertained is key to an enjoyable and fulfilled life. Our activity programme
is scheduled to include the following
- Playing
of games - this is often scheduled mid morning/afternoon
- Physical
activities such as "armchair aerobics" which is kindly provided by the daughter
of one of our residents.
- Outside
entertainment brought - Ricky Demarco, a local singer, has been a core part
of our entertainment programme with sing-a-longs and dancing to old favourites
- Celebration
of special events e.g. Easter, Bonfire Night (the turn out of all residents,
residents and staff was a big event at The Oaks last year), Christmas, Birthdays.
- The
events are often underpinned by competitions e.g. Easter Bonnet competition.
- Our
monthly newsletter captures all the happenings - see attached examples.
