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How We Keep Residents Active in Our Care Homes

January 31st 2022

When it comes to living in care, keeping active, both in the physical and mental sense is key. Our care home specialists work extremely hard in each and every one of our UK-wide care homes to ensure all of our residents are kept mentally and physically healthy, here are just a few of the activities our care homes get up to.

 

Themed Activities

Our care home residents would celebrate yearly events in their own homes so we know that an important part of keeping them connected is to celebrate themed events where they can have fun and celebrate everything from Christmas Jumper Day to Mother’s day and many more events. Any of our homes invite families of residents to take part in special events and our fantastic activities teams are always coming up with new ideas on ways to celebrate and have fun within our care homes. 

 

Regular Trips Out

Part of keeping our care home residents active includes making sure they can get out and about. Our UK-wide care homes each organise regular trips to the local area and beyond to ensure our residents always have something to keep them occupied. From local walks to theatre trips, our activity coordinators make sure there is plenty to do and see for residents with all types of needs.
 

Fun Activities to Exercise Residents’ Brains

One of the ways we help care for the mental health of our care home residents is to keep them mentally active through inclusive activities aimed at getting their thinking caps on. Our care homes hold regular quizzes and other communal activities such as Bingo Scrabble competitions and more to keep our care home residents mentally stimulated.

 

Creative Activities for All Care Home Residents

Our care homes care for residents from all types of cultural and creative backgrounds which is why we take the time to get to know their interests when joining one of our care homes. Our care home activities include arts and crafts activities to get residents creative juices flowing as well as music-based activities such as old-time singalongs and entertainment making activities a lively event.

 

Reminiscence Therapy

As our care homes cater for those with a variety of needs, some of our EMI care homes provide dedicated activities such as reminiscence therapy to help get our residents talking about their past and fond memories. This can involve multi-sensory devices or things such as a favourite film or song to trigger memories and discussion.

 

Physical Activities to Keep Active

Whilst not all of our residents are mobile, physical activity is still key to ensuring they remain happy and healthy. That’s why our care homes provide physical as well as mental health activities such as Physio Fun and local walks for those who are able. Our care home exercises are adapted to fit the needs of every resident to ensure everyone can join in with the fun in any way they are able.

 

Beauty Therapists and Aromatherapy Treatments

We all deserve a treat now and again. That’s why our care homes like to help our residents feel good about themselves through visiting hairdressers and beauticians who help them pamper themselves and look after their mental health.

 

Take a Look at Our Full List of Services

Every care home is different and as such offers different activities and services to keep care home residents active. However, you can find a list of some of the main services over on our care home service page here. Looking for a care home that is right for you? Take a look at our UK-wide care homes now or get in touch to find out more.

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