Taking time to have those special 1-2-1 interactions is invaluable for those living with us. Providing stimulation using a range of products and methods specifically designed to engage those living with dementia creates some real 'butterfly moments'.  The butterfly model focusses on delivery emotion-focussed care that connects with people in a dignified, gentle and human way. The 'butterfly moments' we get to share are truly beautiful in so many ways.

We received chocolates for the staff from family of a late resident 

Last week we launched our new Hope Green Newsletter which created much interest between staff and residents. It was sent digitally to families too encouraging them to get involved, and we received feedback and thanks.

Photographs and commentary of everyone participating in our Hope Green Lifestyle Programme are a way of keeping everyone updated and included.

Our team are committed to improving open and honest communication and feel confident that our Newsletter will be a fantastic resource.

Every lady was celebrated in River View today – both Mothers and Mother figures.

The home and lunch tables were decorated and each lady living with us had a red heart attached to their door wishing them a Happy Mother’s Day. Daffodils were delivered and displayed all throughout the home. At lunchtime the traditional Sunday roast was served, followed by a luxury afternoon tea with a selection of cakes and treats. Lots of cards and flowers were welcomed throughout the home all day.

We celebrated Mothers Day with a afternoon tea party! Some of our residents had their loved ones join us, to make it extra special. It was great to have everyone involved and see residents happy faces. We had delicious scones and cakes washed down with prosecco and listened to some mothers day related music!

Our residents celebrated Mother’s Day with music by the talented Sam Jones. In the afternoon it was high tea in the sunshine and to finish the day we delivered a rose to each of our very special Mothers.

We started the morning with a selection of beautiful hymns to sing along to, in the afternoon we talked about special memories with our Mothers and then of becoming Mothers ourselves. We read poetry and ate delicious cupcakes with fresh fruits, we had lovely chocolates, and flowers were being delivered throughout the day, we had a wonderful day full of fun memories.

St Patricks day was enjoyed by our Irish couple as they had a lovely meal shared together with their family.

On the 17th we celebrated St. Patricks Day, we had a special Irish lunch celebrations with Irish Stew and some Guinness beer.

It's was lovely to open our doors to our Irish residents relatives.

Bowerfield House had a fantastic day celebrating St Patricks Day. We started our day with a gentle Irish sit down exercise class then enjoyed a lovely lunch, our chef made Irish Stew with dumplings. For pudding we all enjoyed home made St Patricks cake and also a trifle with green jelly and green sprinkles which went down a treat. Some of us enjoyed a little tipple, our gentlemen had Guinness and ladies had a Baileys. In the afternoon we enjoyed listening to some Irish country music while we ate and drank.

Celebrations continued with a tea party for our evening meal.