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Activities & music

Activities and music form part of daily life at Brook View. A dedicated Companionship Team supports this area of the home, ensuring opportunities are present without becoming obligation. 

For many people, engagement is closely linked to identity and routine. Familiar interests, shared moments and time spent with others help life continue in ways that feel steady. Residents choose how they spend their time, whether that means joining regularly, occasionally, or keeping days quieter. 

Planned around the people who live here

How activities fit into daily life

Activities are planned around the people who live at Brook View. The team notices what residents enjoy, how energy levels vary and what feels right at different times of day. This allows sessions to remain easy to step into, with space to join briefly or stay longer. 

These may include small groups, games, reading, crafts or support with long-held hobbies. Some residents value the structure these sessions provide. Others prefer to dip in and out. Support is offered where needed so participation feels comfortable. Opportunities are available throughout the week without directing the day. 

Noticing change and responding appropriately 

Support that adjusts over time

As someone settles into life at Brook View, they may find they are able to do more than they expected. This often happens gradually: remaining at an activity for longer, responding to familiar music or choosing to join others after a period of observing. The team pays attention to these shifts and adjusts support in line with what suits the individual. 

Families often notice these changes as daily rhythms become more familiar. 

Activities calendar

Each home maintains a weekly activities planner, coordinated by the Companionship Team and informed by residents’ interests and feedback. 

The calendar reflects the rhythm of the home. It may include music sessions, small group activities, outings, visiting performers, community visits or time set aside for quieter interests. Some residents join regularly. Others dip in and out. 

Planners are reviewed and adjusted as preferences change. Residents are asked what they would like to see included in the weeks ahead, and activities evolve accordingly. 

You can download an example planner below to see how daily life is structured in one of our homes. 

View current calendar

Used to support engagement and calm 

Music in daily life

Music is part of the natural rhythm of the home. This may include listening sessions, singing familiar songs or visits from local musicians. Sessions reflect the people present and can support movement, participation or quiet enjoyment. 

For some residents, music prompts recognition or helps with pacing. For others, it provides a calm backdrop to time spent together. Residents may join in, listen from a distance or simply enjoy the atmosphere. 

Accessible and paced appropriately 

Creative activities

Art, craft, writing and other forms of expression are offered in ways that feel relaxed and accessible. Materials, pace and group size are adjusted so residents can take part without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Stepping forward or stepping back is equally comfortable. 

These moments allow residents to revisit familiar skills, explore interests or spend time in quiet focus. 

Specialist guidance across our homes 

Professional leadership in music and arts

Colten Care’s music and arts programme is led by Fiona Pritchard, our Music and Arts Partner, who works across the group to strengthen creative practice and ensure consistency in how music and arts are delivered. 

Trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and holding a Master’s degree in Dementia Studies with Arts and Activities, her work combines professional artistic training with specialist knowledge of dementia care. This informs how music and creative activity are used thoughtfully and purposefully across our homes. 

Her role includes supporting resident choirs, developing structured creative projects and guiding teams in how to use music effectively, particularly for residents living with dementia. By providing professional oversight, Colten Care ensures that music and arts remain consistent in quality and integrated into daily life. 

Time beyond the home

For residents who enjoy spending time outside the home, outings are arranged with attention to comfort and accessibility. These may include visits within the local area, cafés, parks or community events.Brook View maintains close relationships with nearby schools, charities and community groups. Residents are able to remain connected to places and causes that have mattered to them, and new connections can develop over time. Moving into a care home does not mean stepping away from the wider community.

Everyday interactions

Alongside planned activities, everyday interactions remain a steady part of life at Brook View. Conversations, shared cups of tea, time spent outdoors or simply sitting alongside others often become meaningful parts of the day. Activities and music sit alongside these moments, offering additional choice without shaping the rhythm of the home.

Children and young people in the home 

Connections across generations

Brook View has regular contact with local schools and nurseries. Children visit to read, sing, take part in shared activities or spend time talking with residents. 

For some, these visits bring back memories of their own families. For others, they simply bring energy into the day. The presence of children changes the atmosphere in a way that is visible and immediate. 

These are not staged occasions. They are part of normal life within the home. 

Talk to us about life at Brook View 

If you would like to understand more about activities, music and how people spend their time at Brook View, our team will be pleased to speak with you. 

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