Dominoes is a suitable game the elderly and adults with learning disabilities can play and thoroughly enjoy. Dominoes can also be used for simple matching and sorting activities for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s and is a great way to boost ones working memory. It can also provide smooth tactile input and are visually stimulating. 

We talked about 5 things today to help promote positive well being. I asked the residents to name the following:  something that makes you happy, something that makes you smile, something that you like to do, something that makes you laugh and something that makes you feel safe. Some answers came very quickly to the residents, especially what makes them laugh. Others took a little more time to answer each question carefully. It was interesting to find out what makes them safe. The answers varies from a hug, the environment, being close to someone or just being here with us.

Spring has sprung at Kings Court and residents have been having fun making daffodils as part of the regular arts and craft session. 

The festival of Holi was celebrated at Kings Court recently. The dining room was decorated with lots of artwork made by the people who live at Kings Court. The staff team dressed in traditional dress and brought a variety of Indian foods for tasting. There was lots of Holi music and dancing. Everyone agreed it was a fantastic day filled with new experiences for everyone. The day brought lots of joy, colour and laughter to residents and the staff team. 

We had a great St Patrick's Day here at Clarendon Court, highlight was a special Irish karaoke, some good voices amongst us. 

A very busy Good Friday party, lots of different activities on hand from bunny racing to eggstafactor singing to making Easter bonnets. What a great Easter we had this year. 

Bowerfield House have enjoyed a pampering morning while listening to some relaxation music, our gentlemen really enjoyed themselves and was feeling calm and relaxed for the rest of the day, boys love a pamper too. 

Many of the people who live at Abingdon Court are green fingered and have very fond memories of tending to their gardens and allotments back at their homes. With the weather looking less bleak we decided it was time to put on our garden gloves, grab our trowels, and get planting!

The people who live at Abingdon Court all have different physical abilities but we always find common ground through exercise. From the choice of music, to the simplicity of the moves, to how we deliver the classes - we really want to make sure our exercise sessions provide satisfaction for all. It is proven that any form of exercise can boost a plethora of chemicals to the brain which improves our mood, raises our self-esteem, and infuses us with happiness. 

Work has begun on the herb and vegetable patch for Princess Lodge. It's still early days but there is plenty of potting and planting happening. Tomatoes, courgettes, and cucumber are the first selection of vegetables to be planted with more to come.