Well being and activities

Activities and games are not just led by our full time activities coordinators – we engage residents by asking them (and families and friends) about their likes, hobbies and interests. Wherever possible we will involve them in day to day activities in the home for example folding laundry, simple food preparation etc. Whether it is gardening, animals, cooking or arts and crafts, we try and find something for everyone to do and to put smiles on faces.

Part and parcel of creating a comfortable home for our residents, is supporting residents to share with us their memories of their past. This helps them connect with our staff and other residents, and also allows them to express their personalities. Divulging little anecdotes and stories also enables residents to feel more relaxed, as though Field House is a home from home.

We have created games, such as ‘What is in the box?’ which entails a suitcase full of memorabilia, designed to trigger memory and stimulate residents’ thought processes. Numerous studies show that memory retention is aided by such methods, helping residents remain much more self-reliant.

These and other stimulating activities and games are not just led by staff – we engage residents by asking them about their likes, hobbies and interests, so that we can involve them with tasks for the whole house, and residents’ relatives and friends who visit us.

Every resident is treated as an individual and all care plans are very different. We are sympathetic and sensitive to different requirements and needs, and tailor the care to suit each person. Writing a very detailed and personalised care plan requires much input from the resident and from family and friends.

We review all care plans at least monthly and more frequently if a resident’s needs change, and the profiles we create for each resident are a holistic view of the individual, allowing for rounded, personal care.