We understand that staying physically and mentally active can have a profound effect on our wellbeing. Our home has a dedicated Companionship Team whose role within the home is to plan, organise and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activities specifically tailored to the wishes of residents be that in large groups, small groups or simply one on one time.
Our Companionship Team works with residents every day to actively encourage independence and engagement, and to build new friendships with other residents.
Through a programme of carefully planned activities, we give residents the opportunity to continue their long-held hobbies or to discover new ones, sharing those experiences with other like-minded residents.
Regular exercise classes support residents in their ability to maintain independence. We do everything from armchair yoga, tai chi and stretch and flex, to more progressive dance and movement activities such as cardio drumming.
Our dedicated Companionship Team’s role within the home is to plan, organise and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activities specifically tailored to the wishes of residents.
We’re very conscious that providing residents with choice with how and where they spend their day is extremely important, and that may mean choosing to be alone and not take part in group activities. Its whatever works for the resident that is important.
Activities are varied and our Companionship Team works hard to continuously adapt the programme to reflect residents’ individual tastes and preferences.
There will always be some residents who cannot take part in the full range of activities and others who simply choose not to.
Those who prefer not to or those who cannot join in group sessions can still enjoy the company, conversation and practical help of a Colten Companion who will visit them in their room or elsewhere in the home, offering time to help with day-to-day tasks, pastimes and activities or simply time to sit and chat one on one.
Our job is not only to promote a sense of community within the home, but to help our residents maintain a meaningful connection with the local community close to our home.
This could be inviting the local community to an event held within the home, attending a summer fete or Christmas festival, welcoming school children to the home or raising money for a local charity.
Community means as much to us as it does to our residents, and we work hard to maintain our position as a pillar of the local community.
Our philosophy of care “All About Me” allows us to really get to know and understand our residents..
We’re committed to ensuring our residents live fulfilled lives on their terms. Each resident has a ‘This Is Me’ file to help everyone involved in their care get to know their likes, dislikes and preferences. We use a “can do “ approach to ensure we’re always doing what we can to make residents’ wishes come true.
For some, a wish can be as simple as stroking a horse in a field again, but we have made some more adrenaline-filled wishes come true in the past, such as flying a spitfire and riding a motorbike!
“I am very happy here and enjoy taking part in activities. The bus trips are enjoyable.” – Iris, resident at Kingfishers
Residents and staff at Kingfishers had a wonderful time holding some fantastic fundraising events to raise money for the homes chosen charity of 2023, Julia’s House.
All 21 of Colten Cares homes took part in raising money for their chosen charities, and raised an amazing combined total of £35,543.46 in 2023, with Kingfishers contributing £4416.06
Alongside money raised, we also supported local Foodbanks and local hospitals.
We ask our residents who should be the home’s charity of choice each year. Putting a charity focus into our activity programme is a great way of building links with other community organisations.
Kingfishers charity of choice for 2024 will be Men’s Shed & New Forest Disability.
Nutritious Mealtimes
Food and drink are critical to our well-being in so many ways. Our chef will provide a diet that is not only full of choice, but is also wholesome, nutritious, well-balanced and right for our residents.
Minibus Trips
Our home has regular access to one of our four modern and well-equipped minibuses. The professional drivers liaise with the Companionship Team and residents to understand their preferences and provide access through half-day or full-day trips, getting out and about to enjoy the local sights, often taking packed-lunches, snacks, hot coffee and tea.
Music & Arts
Music and the arts play an important and powerful part in all our lives. Whether it be through music, movement, storytelling, singing, drama, reading or writing poetry, our home offers each resident the opportunity to explore the many ways in which music and creative arts can enrich their wellbeing.
Your Garden
We believe in providing our residents with the best possible outdoor spaces to enhance their quality of life. Our garden, featuring mature trees as a picturesque backdrop, is a true oasis for our residents. With multiple areas, our garden offers residents the opportunity to enjoy their surroundings in either larger groups or smaller, more intimate settings with friends and loved ones.
Housekeeping & Maintenance
We take care of the daily housekeeping and maintenance responsibilities so our residents don’t have to. Feeling warm and safe in our homes and having peace of mind are just two of the benefits our residents enjoy from the personally tailored care we provide.