On Thursday 26th September, mums and babies from Tots Play Okehampton, Tavistock & Crediton visited Kent House Care home in Okehampton to take part in a very special inter-generational session organised by the business owner, Sarah Cole.
Cole runs Tots Play classes for babies and toddlers in Okehampton, Tavistock and Crediton which feature a mix of activities including baby yoga, baby signing, sensory play, music and instruments, movement activities and lots more. Cole organised the session at Kent House to give the residents the opportunity to spend time with and interact with the babies and their mums, and get involved in the wide range of activities too.
“My grandmother has dementia and lives in a nursing home, and I’ve seen how she transforms when she’s around my two year old son. From when he was a baby , she would light up when she saw him and always remembered who he was, though she struggles a lot with her memory now. The range of activities we offer is perfect for engaging with both younger and older age groups, so I thought it would be a lovely idea to get them together to have some fun.” says Cole.
The session was a huge success, with many residents who were previously apprehensive enjoying getting involved with watching the babies, playing instruments, singing and much more.
Cole said: “It was such a great atmosphere – all of the residents smiled the whole way through the session and were so animated when talking to the babies and their mums. It was genuinely heart-warming to see.”
Christmas Party at St Petrocs
/in NewsI love this photo of the St Petrocs Christmas party – everyone enjoying a good old singalong!
It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas!
/in NewsResidents at The Manor in Exminster have been busy cutting out their painted hand-prints to make this stunning Christams Tree!
International Day of The Older Person 2019
/in NewsThe residents of St Petroc’s Care Home in Bodmin, marked ‘International Day of the Older Person 2019’ by giving some advice to the younger generation.
75 Years of Wedded Bliss
/in NewsBetty Coe, resident at Bluebell House in Westward Ho! celebrates 75 years of marriage to husband Peter. Peter will move into Bluebell House for a week over Christmas to celebrate with Betty. Wonderful!
Happy Birthday to Stephen and Dawn!
/in NewsStonehaven Directors, husband and wife team, Stephen and Dawn both celebrate a special birthday (b.1949!) within a week of each other. Here they are enjoying their cake in the support office today. Happy Birthday to you both! xx
Hot Dogs & Sparklers!
/in NewsStaff and residents at Kent House celebrated Bonfire Night this year with Hot Dogs and Sparklers, while enjoying the fireworks in the skies above Okehampton.
Happy Halloween!
/in NewsSpotted this Halloween masterpiece at Bluebell House in Westward Ho! yesterday, which I love! Looking forward to some spooky fun at all our homes today. Happy Halloween!
Tots Play babies visit Kent House for special residents’ session
/in NewsOn Thursday 26th September, mums and babies from Tots Play Okehampton, Tavistock & Crediton visited Kent House Care home in Okehampton to take part in a very special inter-generational session organised by the business owner, Sarah Cole.
Cole runs Tots Play classes for babies and toddlers in Okehampton, Tavistock and Crediton which feature a mix of activities including baby yoga, baby signing, sensory play, music and instruments, movement activities and lots more. Cole organised the session at Kent House to give the residents the opportunity to spend time with and interact with the babies and their mums, and get involved in the wide range of activities too.
“My grandmother has dementia and lives in a nursing home, and I’ve seen how she transforms when she’s around my two year old son. From when he was a baby , she would light up when she saw him and always remembered who he was, though she struggles a lot with her memory now. The range of activities we offer is perfect for engaging with both younger and older age groups, so I thought it would be a lovely idea to get them together to have some fun.” says Cole.
The session was a huge success, with many residents who were previously apprehensive enjoying getting involved with watching the babies, playing instruments, singing and much more.
Cole said: “It was such a great atmosphere – all of the residents smiled the whole way through the session and were so animated when talking to the babies and their mums. It was genuinely heart-warming to see.”
Going the Extra Mile for The Care Workers’ Charity
/in NewsOn Wednesday, the Stonehaven Support Team, walked 3.7 miles in support of The Care Worker’s Charity ‘Going the Extra Mile’ campaign. Sponsored by friends and family, we headed off for a lunchtime walk, even managing to stop for a BBQ on route!
‘Going the Extra Mile’ is a week-long campaign dedicated to celebrating those care workers and care teams that go the extra mile every day.
In recognition of the great work taking place in the care sector, the charity encourages individuals and organisations across the country to walk, run, bounce or even skip a mile, collecting sponsorship along the way.
We thoroughly enjoyed getting out of the office for some fresh air, a burger and some very important fund raising!
A trip to Dartmouth
/in NewsStaff and residents from Kent House in Okehampton drove the mini-bus down to Paignton and caught the steam train to Kingswear. After a bit of train spotting they took a boat over to beautiful Dartmouth for a wander around, and a couple of Gin and Tonics!