Issue 177 13.03.24
The weekly online newsletter for the care sector
New hydration station created for residents
Additionally, the station offers BEACON House in Dartmouth, an assortment of cold drinks, part of the Centrum Care snacks and a small activity area Group, has introduced a where residents can partake in hydration station in its communal lounge, significantly daily activities while they have their drink. enhancing the experiences of The inception and its residents, particularly those implementation of the living with dementia. hydration station was a The concept of the hydration collaborative effort, involving station was inspired by the both residents and team desire to promote greater autonomy among residents, members. enabling them to effortlessly The whole initiative has enjoy beverages while watching been met with enthusiasm Children from Back to the Garden Childcare in Altrincham visited residents at Ashlands Manor Care their favourite television shows and positive feedback from Centre in Sale for an intergenerational afternoon of fun and storytelling to celebrate World Book Day. or engaging in conversations, residents and their families. Dressed as characters from their favourite books, the children along with two members of staff from much like they would in their It has become a social hub, the nursery, brought a selection of books to read with the residents. The residents at Ashlands Manor own homes. fostering camaraderie and gathered in the lounge to greet the children, proving that age is no obstacle when it comes to a love Registered manager Suzanne conversation, and has led to for books. Michaela O’Brien, registered manager at Ashlands Manor, said: “World Book Day is such a Gatrell said: “The hydration noticeable improvements in fun day for children as they dress up as their favourite characters and celebrate the beauty of reading station is just fantastic. It’s so hydration levels. books. Many of our residents still love to read and were delighted to share stories with the children.” wonderful to see an idea come In addition to the station, Resident Ann Tonge is pictured with Sophia and Ashlands Manor manager Michaela O’Brien. to fruition – every single person Beacon House is engaging in at the home has in some way, other innovative projects which shape or form been involved centre around promoting so it’s very rewarding to not independence and a sense of only see an environment of purpose for residents. A STROUD care home resident was to do anything else as a career.” self-reliance, but the overall The team encourage residents delighted to don her teaching hat once Home manager Suzannah Tullett added: positive impact that the station to pursue hobbies, take part again after more than 30 years away from “Marian loved her time working as a is having on the health and in new activities and help out the blackboard. teacher, so the team decided to surprise wellbeing of residents.” around the care home should When the team at Care UK’s Scarlet her with a trip back to school. Marian had The hydration station features they wish to. House learned that 94-year-old retired a wonderful time meeting some of the a user-friendly Tassimo Beacon House also organises teacher Marian Holding was keen to relive current students and teachers, and loved coffee machine offering a regular trips to the local her career, they were determined to make spending time reading with the pupils.” variety of beverages including Memory Café, to Dartmouth it happen. Marian qualified as a teacher in the 1950s cappuccinos, mochas, lattes, library as well as other The team at Scarlet House arranged for and started her career at Vaughan Primary and hot chocolates. outings, ensuring community Marian to visit St Matthew’s School where School in West Harrow, where she worked “The design of the machine, integration, autonomy, and she was able to meet some of the children for many years. with its conspicuous red colour fun. and teachers, and enjoyed an afternoon Throughout her career she worked in a and simple pod system, is Team members are also with some of the current year six pupils. number of schools in the area, eventually tailored to meet the needs of creating cork boards for every The visit prompted Marian to share fond becoming a deputy headteacher, but residents living with dementia, resident to put up on their memories. her main passion remained in teaching ensuring ease of use and high bedroom door to showcase She said: “I loved16:08 my job – I1never wanted children to read. 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 Page visibility. their lives and loves.
Marian returns to the classroom
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