Our stories

Peace of mind

Moving into a care home can be daunting

Rest assured, our care team are here to make sure that making the move is as easy as possible for you and your loved one. If you still need reassurance, here are some stories from our residents, their families and our care team.

Following on from our circus animal trolley, we discussed how to make more cages and the residents suggested making them from boxes for the gorillas, they then discussed what colour to paint them and decided on a lighter colour so the gorillas stood out more, they were really pleased with the res

Gorillas Cages

May 2021

Our residents have really enjoyed making things for our carnival, the theme being circus. Amongst the things we have made were a tin can alley where residents painted cans and the backdrop to the game.

Tin Can Alley

May 2021

Our residents made gift bags for the carnival and paper flowers to make garlands for everyone that wanted one to wear around their necks.

Carnival Preparations

May 2021

Our residents spent time talking about our carnival party and enjoyed planning and prepping lots of different activities, we spent quite some time making the signs and cage for our trolley to hold the circus animals. Everyone was really pleased with the outcome.

Carnival Party

May 2021

This week we have had a group reminiscence workshop for dementia action week. We have looked at old photos, listened to music from the 40s and 50s and had an old time music hall sing a long. Here is our Betty sharing one of the pictures we have talked about.

Group Reminiscence Workshop

May 2021

Bowerfield Court enjoyed a Queen themed party this month. Staff dressed for a gig/festival and each resident was given their very own concert lanyard.

We Will Rock You!

May 2021