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Our Magic Moments programme encourages all-round wellbeing. We are always looking for new ways to engage our residents and offer activities that help them live life to the full. Our teams listen to the needs and interests of residents and create new fun ideas and opportunities for them to engage with and enjoy.
We have a dedicated team that develops and reviews activity programmes in our homes. They enhance our services through feedback from teams, residents, and by partnering with specialists to introduce new, stimulating activities.
Our current partnerships support and develop our daily programme of live events. This includes dancing, French or Spanish classes, Photography, the Four Seasons Radio Show and Quizzes. Our partnerships with experts danceSing, Eldercate and Oomph! offer something for every interest.
The variety we have on offer for residents is constantly growing. Don’t worry if you haven’t caught a live show, all our live events also available on catch up.
More time for residents
We have recently introduced digital resident activity documenting to enable our team to spend more quality time with residents. We can record which activities your loved one likes doing most and thereby offer a more personalised approach to our activities. The digital recording is super quick to operate. This frees up our Activities team to spend more time with your loved one and creating magic moments every day.
Our partnership enriches our Magic Moments Programme
Music and movement classes
We have partnered with danceSing, a company that offers unique and innovate music and movement classes for care homes and the care community. Developed in consultation with NHS healthcare professionals, the classes involve music and singing sessions as well as chair-based dancing and fitness.
We spoke to Natalie, the Founder, Director and Movement Leader of danceSing, to find out more about their programme.
“At danceSing we believe that everyone should be offered opportunities during their day to participate in meaningful activity that promotes their health and mental wellbeing. It doesn’t matter what your current fitness level is, or how fit you have been in the past. It is all about the experience, having fun and making a difference to your overall wellbeing. We want to emphasise that it is never too late to make a commitment to improve your health and fitness.”
Since the classes were rolled out in our homes, we have already had great feedback from residents and team members.“During the sessions, myself and my colleague will stand at the front and follow along with the actions on the screen. The residents love this as it helps encourage and inspire them to join in”. Bella, Magic Moments Coordinator.
Online educational sessions
Our weekly Spanish classes, Photography and French classes are led by the team at Eldercate, who specialise in online courses for the older learner. All of their online education sessions are interactive, engaging and keeps the mind active. This is essential for overall wellbeing.
Exercise sessions
Out partnership with the award winning Oomph! Program is another way in which we stimulate the Mind Body and Soul. Residents in our homes regularly take part in these fun and effective exercise sessions that are designed with older adults in mind. Oomph! Exercises are chair-based exercises that are set to music and use props such as pom poms and colourful scarves that really bring the sessions to life.
Bespoke tour experiences
We have partnered with Myley, a service which provides bespoke tour experiences. Myley assess each destination, ensuring it is suitable for our residents and provide transportation in their fully accessible minibuses. These tours are a fantastic opportunity for residents to explore new places and experiences. Every trip has a dedicated Tour Leader, who is committed to providing engaging tours and meaningful social interactions. Several brighterkind care homes have access to Myley tours and popular trips include Cotswold Wildlife Park, Brighton Promenade, and The National Railway Museum. Read more about our Myley tours here.
To find out more about Magic Moments in your local care home, why not pop in to see us? Call our friendly team to arrange a visit.
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