Get a taste of what
life is like inside a Berrycroft home.
Life in a Berrycroft home
With friendships being made and lots on offer, including activities and days out, it really is the beginning of a new chapter for our residents and their loved ones. Explore below to get a real taste of what it’s like to live in one of our homes.
At a glance
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Activities for all.
Each of our homes have a dedicated Activities Coordinator, who plan ahead for each day, week and month, based on the lifestyle preferences and abilities of our residents.
All of our activities are carefully thought out and designed to create a culture of fun, creativity and inclusion, within the home. Which means we invest a lot of time and resources in our programmes, always making a conscious effort to listen to our residents and their loved ones when shaping future activities too.
By getting to know each individual resident, listening to their needs, likes and preferences, our Activity Coordinators are better able to encourage everyone to take an active part in the life of our homes. We also know and respect that our residents can at times prefer to enjoy some quiet alone time too, so we work hard to find the perfect balance to suit each and every resident.
Making a real
difference to
peoples lives.
“Our activities programme plays a vital role in our homes. It gives our residents the opportunity to really get involved, helping to create friendships, not just with other residents, but also with staff too. It also delivers a huge boost to their wellbeing too, often leaving them with a real sense of accomplishment and enjoyment."
Activities Coordinator at Beechwood Lodge.
Activities overview
Throughout the year, we make sure that residents are kept mentally and physically stimulated, which in turn delivers huge boosts to their wellbeing. Activities plays a big part in delivering this, and residents enjoy a full programme of activities. Below is just an example of the many activities we offer.
Mental stimulation activities
Activities that stimulate memory memories of the past using photos, reminiscing sessions and scrap-booking workshop. We also encourage problem solving to keep the brain active, including jigsaws, quizzes and crosswords.
Social events
Throughout the yer we have social events that family and friends can come along to, such as BBQs, summer fair and Christmas events. We also have group events in the homes such as animal therapy and movie nights.
Fitness and wellness activities
We make sure our residents stay active both mentally and physically, by encouraging participation in gentle exercise classes, short walks, movement to music, mindful relaxation, gardening and weekly pamper sessions.
Creative Activities
Using our creativity offers a huge amount of positivity for both our residents physical and mental wellbeing. Highlights include creating jewellery, mosaics, drawing, painting, flower arranging and baking.
Outings
Trips to local pubs, restaurants, community events, museums, parks, the seaside and even to a resident’s favourite football club - promoting social interaction and enriching experiences.
Live entertainment
Each of our homes has a full programme of entertainment all year round, including live singers and entertainers, which are always a big hit with our residents.