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Bournemouth University
Four Seasons Health Care Group partnered with Bournemouth University’s Ageing and Dementia Research Centre for the care sector’s largest independent study on a new dementia strategy. This 18-month study, which began in 2022, tracked the progress of 230 Dementia Champions across all Four Seasons care homes through over 5,000 workshop sessions. The study confirmed the benefits of experiential learning, helping carers expand their knowledge of person-centred dementia care. You can read more about our approach to dementia care here.
Vivaldi
Four Seasons and brighterkind care homes in England have partnered with the VIVALDI Social Care Study, building on the original study to reduce infections in care homes. Commissioned by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in collaboration with UCL, The Outstanding Society, Care England, and NHS England, this study will monitor infections like COVID-19, flu, norovirus, and UTIs. Our involvement is crucial to improving infection prevention, control, and the wellbeing of residents, their families, and our team. You can read more about our involvement with the Vivaldi Study here.
Embrace Living
Our partnership with Embrace Living delivers engaging, interactive content that uplifts and energises residents, families and teams. What makes Embrace Living unique is the weekly variety show, designed to stimulate both mind and body while building a strong sense of community. Viewers can enjoy sing-alongs, interactive games, educational segments, and personalised shout-outs, all promoting an active and joyful lifestyle.
Just A Doodle
Just A Doodle provides engaging content and activities for our residents, including weekly activity packs, newsletters, quizzes, and themed events that help residents to reminisce and have fun. Through our partnership, they also run online art sessions to reignite residents’ love for creativity and play. These sessions have included calligraphy workshops, origami, watercolor tutorials, and themed events. The goal is to enhance residents’ wellbeing and ensure an enriching experience for everyone in our care homes.
danceSing
danceSing offers a unique and enriching experience for residents on the Magic Moments Portal, our digital wellbeing platform. By combining music, movement, and nonstop radio, danceSing promotes physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and emotional wellbeing. Residents can enjoy a variety of on-demand and live sessions, including Chair Yoga, Movement with Natalie, The Kiaya Show, Chair Pilates, and Singing with Alan.
danceSing’s programmes are tailored to meet the diverse needs of the elderly, fostering community and joy. The benefits of music and movement are numerous, from improved mobility and enhanced mood to increased social interaction. The nonstop radio on our Portal provides a continuous stream of uplifting and familiar tunes, creating a vibrant atmosphere for residents, visitors, and teams. Our partnership with danceSing is dedicated to enhancing residents’ quality of life through the power of music and movement.
Creative Mojo
Each month, our residents create a large artwork inspired by the monthly theme. Creative Mojo supplies each home with an art activity pack to spark creativity. These kits are designed for all abilities, including those with advanced dementia. Kits feature bespoke die-cut shapes, step-by-step instructions and inspirational photos for the team. Be sure to check out the latest artwork on display during your visit.
brakes
We source the highest quality fresh ingredients for our care homes through brakes’ nationwide network. This partnership allows us to trace our food back to its source and provide a consistently high-quality dining experience across all our care homes, using seasonal ingredients. We create varied, seasonal menus with input from our residents, complemented by a specials menu. brakes help us deliver on our promise to make dining special for our residents.
Oranka
We partner with Oranka to provide our residents with orange, apple, blackcurrant, pineapple, and watermelon juices. These juices are free from added colourants and artificial flavourings, designed to appeal to residents and encourage greater fluid intake. This can improve overall wellbeing and help reduce the risk of falls.
Myley
Several brighterkind care homes offer access to Myley, a service that organises day trips tailored to residents’ interests. Myley not only arranges the events and transportation but also provides dedicated Tour Leaders committed to creating incredible experiences and enriching our residents’ lives. Popular Myley tours include Cotswold Wildlife Park, Brighton Promenade, and The National Railway Museum. Find out more about our tours here.