by admin | Jul 17, 2020 | All Homes Combined, Uncategorized
Residents of Brooklands, Derry / Londonderry enjoyed a trip to the garden for fresh air and a relaxing stroll. We also received a visit from our favourite four-legged friend, Daisy! Daisy is a beloved and frequent visitor who playfully interacts and loves the cuddles and attention she receives. The calming nature of a pet has been seen to increase levels of Oxytocin and decreases the production of Cortisol. These positive health effects don’t stop at stress-relief, it is also believed that pet therapy can have a drastic effect on blood pressure. Thank you Daisy, not just for bringing a calming effect but for bringing smiles to Residents’ faces.
by admin | Jul 17, 2020 | All Homes Combined
The lovely Catherine McCallum visited the Care Home to provide yet another wonderful singing performance. Residents relaxed outdoors while enjoying classics, such as ‘Stupid Cupid’ and ‘I beg your pardon’. Staff and Residents celebrated July 4th in true American style with a themed party! We enjoyed American Independence Day by decorating the home, serving traditional foods of hot dogs, burgers and potato salad and Residents took part in a patriotic sing-a-long. This was great fun. We’ve enjoyed daily activities of arts, crafts, baking, armchair aerobics, music and dance.
by admin | Jun 17, 2020 | All Homes Combined
There were many smiling faces in our Magherafelt Care Home on Friday thanks to a very thoughtful Relative who gifted Staff and Residents by organising an Ice-cream visit! Residents thoroughly enjoyed their ice-creams! Thank you John for this wonderful gesture.
June 2020
by admin | Jun 17, 2020 | All Homes Combined
Today’s update comes from Brooklands Care Home, Antrim. Check out this lovely collection of photos.
Residents at Brooklands Antrim have thoroughly enjoyed their time spent in the sunshine this week and here’s why:
The Benefits of sunshine
– Improves mental health
– Improves physical health
– The sun plays a powerful role in a good sleep cycle.
– Sun exposure during the day can also help the circadian rhythm of older people living with Alzheimer’s.
Morale and spirits were high!
June 2020
by admin | May 17, 2020 | All Homes Combined
What a great week it has been in Brooklands Care Home, Kilkeel! Staff and Residents received a visit from Boris the dog as well as a few rabbits! Everyone enjoyed the sunshine and their time spent in the garden, baking, board games and ice-cream!
May 2020
by admin | May 17, 2020 | All Homes Combined
A wonderful event took place in Ailsa Lodge, care this week – A Drive-Thru visit party! This was a novel way to allow families to safely see their loved ones, the sun was shining and it turned out to be a very special afternoon. Check out the lovely photos.
Also, we would like to thank Chris from Scorched Earth Designs for generously donating protective visors to the home; great quality and hugely appreciated!
May 2020
