{"id":872,"date":"2022-11-02T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T14:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coltencare.co.uk\/the-aldbury\/?page_id=872"},"modified":"2024-05-07T14:15:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T13:15:04","slug":"hobbies-interests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.coltencare.co.uk\/the-aldbury\/hobbies-interests\/","title":{"rendered":"Hobbies & Interests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Adaptable, Engaging & Stimulating<\/h4>\n

The symptoms of dementia make it harder for a person to take part in activities, to engage socially,\u00a0 maintain their independence, communicate effectively,\u00a0 feel in control and to care for themselves. Our aim is to provide an engaging environment with enjoyable activities available that are suitable for the individual needs of our residents.<\/p>\n

We take time to find out about our residents and the activities that they prefer. And with the input from family, friends and the residents themselves, we will provide range of activities that will be adapted to the strengths and needs of a resident, so they are more likely to engage with the activities offered.<\/p>\n

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Dedicated Companionship Team<\/h4>\n

Our dedicated Companionship Team\u2019s role within the home is to plan, organise and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activities specifically tailored to the wishes of residents.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

Activities are varied and our Companionship Team works hard to continuously adapt the programme to reflect residents\u2019 individual tastes and preferences.<\/p>\n

There will always be some residents who cannot take part in the full range of activities and others who simply choose not to.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Creating Meaningful Experiences<\/h4>\n

Creating meaningful experiences is essential for people living with dementia. Our Tovertafel table at The Aldbury helps to stimulate physical, social and mental activity, creating a great sense of enjoyment and wonder for our residents.<\/p>\n

The Tovertafel is an innovative healthcare technology that includes a series of games specifically designed for people living with mid-to-late stage dementia.<\/p>\n

The games are designed to play in an intuitive way and\u00a0elicit natural movements and gestures, and respond to even the smallest movements.\u00a0 Incorporating our Tovertafel into group activities is a fun way to encourage physical activity and \u00a0improve relationships between our staff and residents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Activities Calendar<\/span><\/h3>\n

Organised activities contribute to the sense of community at our home. Activity helps to sustain both physical and mental health and it is important that our residents are able to maintain their interests and have opportunities to develop new ones.<\/p>\n

Our Colten Companions draw on the interests of each individual and try to reflect their views and ideas. We regularly organise visits by musicians and entertainers. We want our activity programme to have something for everyone, whether it is a pub quiz, a trip out of the home, or a visit by a local school or community group. We regularly ask our residents for feedback and also make time to ask what they would like to do\/see in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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Maintaining a Meaningful Connection To The Local Community<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Making Resident Wishes Come True<\/h4>\n

Our philosophy of care \u201cAll About Me\u201d allows us to really get to know and understand our residents, not only learning about who they are, but who they want to be and what they want to do.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re committed to ensuring our residents live fulfilled lives on their terms, and so using a positive risk assessment approach, we do what we can to make our residents\u2019 wishes come true.<\/p>\n

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 virtual spitfire and riding a motorbike!<\/p>\n

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\n “The quality of the activities and trips also seem very good, and the family are kept abreast of this by phone, email and on social media, which is really reassuring.” – S N, granddaughter of resident at The Aldbury<\/cite>\n <\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks for the moments!<\/h2>\n

Enjoy a selection of snaps capturing the fun across the Colten Care family of care homes.
\nSee if you can spot the residents and Companions of The Aldbury!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n Gardening fun with our garden team <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Bob picking baby cucumbers for lunch salads <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n\n \n \"Valerie\n \n
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\n Valerie showing off her newly manicured nails <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Valerie and Joyce enjoying a knit and natter <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n\n \n \"Dennis\n \n
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\n Dennis enjoying a visit from Pony n paws <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Joyce selecting flowers for flower arranging <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Hobi and other residents taking part in a Move and Sway session <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Hobi celebrating with songs from Elvis on his birthday <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Valerie creating autumn lanterns <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Gwen and Brian tried creating their own pizzas <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Residents picking the ‘odd’ vegetables in the garden for the produce show <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Delicious pizzas created by Frank and Joan <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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