Another fun packed morning earlier this week with Robin and her line
dancing! All the residents loved the music and exercise, not forgetting the
hats! Even the residents who didn’t join in were tapping their feet along to
the music which was lovely to see! I must say, the staff also look forward to
Robin’s visits and take part in all the activities throughout the morning!
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Friday, February 26
Line Dancing From Your Chair!
by
Zoe
on Fri 26 Feb 2010 17:38 GMT
Another fun packed morning earlier this week with Robin and her line
dancing! All the residents loved the music and exercise, not forgetting the
hats! Even the residents who didn’t join in were tapping their feet along to
the music which was lovely to see! I must say, the staff also look forward to
Robin’s visits and take part in all the activities throughout the morning!
Dignity in Care
by
Zoe
on Fri 26 Feb 2010 17:38 GMT
You may remember that I have recently become a
Dignity in Care Champion. Yesterday was Dignity Action Day and I attended a
dignity champion’s afternoon with other professionals to discuss ways in which
we can improve and raise awareness regarding the dignity of the elderly
population. Among the group were solicitors, financial advisors, care home
managers and owners and representatives from GP surgeries. It was extremely
interesting and also heartbreaking to hear and share stories where older
people’s needs are not met or just missed as they have no-one to care for them
or they are vulnerable in the community, hospital or care home. I look forward
to working with everyone in the future to try to explore ways to improve the
care and dignity of older people across all sectors.
Wednesday, February 24
Valerie Manor Celebrates a 101 Birthday!
by
Zoe
on Wed 24 Feb 2010 17:28 GMT
 We were very privileged to be able to celebrate
Ethel’s 101st birthday with her and her family last week. Ethel enjoyed her
morning by opening some presents and cards and enjoying one of her favourite
cakes (fruit cake) with the staff and residents. In the afternoon we celebrated
with Ethel’s family and friends and she had a special 101 cake made by our
lovely Maria. Congratulations Ethel! Friday, February 19
Flower Arranging
by
Zoe
on Fri 19 Feb 2010 14:17 GMT
   The residents always love their fresh flower
arranging sessions with Robin. You can see Robin busily preparing in the rain
for the greenery to go with the flowers. The residents place in the flowers and
fern in an oasis and make an arrangement to have in their bedrooms to enjoy
after they have completed them. It looked like a florists in the dining room
this week! Thank you Robin for brightening up everyone’s Monday as always!
Wednesday, February 10
January Activities Summary
by
Robin Bates
on Wed 10 Feb 2010 13:57 GMT
Hello again,
January certainly came and went quickly. We’re now well into February and guess what....its snowing again ! John and I missed the first week back after Christmas as we were snowed in at home in Hassocks ! We actually had to walk everywhere. I think you will agree with me that it looked very pretty but soon lost its appeal after a few days. I braved it on 9th January to drive my little 2CV to the hall where I teach. I’m glad I made the effort as one pupil and her dad walked from Hurstpierpoint and another came from Ditchling on her sledge to attend classes.  Back to Valerie Manor. January saw us celebrating Elvis
Presley’s birthday with a rock and roll theme dining room, music, and a video
tour of his home Gracelands. We exercised to music then with our musical instruments. The
Giant Dice and Giant Snakes and Ladders were used to encourage mobility as well
as Tin Can Alley and Target Toss. Our ‘Mind Benders’ included The Name Game and
Memories. We had our usual visit from Brian and Jan (pictured) came to sing a few
songs for us from the musicals. Another theme was Australia Day with again a decorated dining
room, quiz and ‘Australian’ food.The highlight of our month must have been the day we got together with our ladies, gentlemen and staff to celebrate Zoe’s two years at Valerie Manor....John and I had to leave before the cake was cut...it looked yummy...we came home to console ourselves with a cup of tea and biscuits !! Thank you for making the cake Maria. John and I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the staff, relatives and friends for their support over the past two years given to Zoe. We must not forget her partner.....Robin.....(how confusing is that !) He beavers quietly away in the background keeping her sane ! See you next month Robin (named by Guides when I became their Guider many years ago !) x Friday, February 5
Dementia Training
by
Zoe
on Fri 05 Feb 2010 20:07 GMT
 As some people may be aware, the Valerie Manor team
took part in a pilot study/course last year involving creative therapies to
assist in high care delivery to people with dementia. I am now in the process of
organising a training programme for all staff to attend to improve their
knowledge and skills on caring for people with this condition. I’m sure many of you
have been listening to the news over the past week about the statistics and
research needs for dementia. I think it is essential for all our staff at
Valerie Manor to have dementia training to enable us to meet the needs of all
the residents that we care for.Alayna and Lucy have this week attended a whole day course in dementia care with David Sheard and have come back so enthusiastic and excited about what they have learned and what they can share with their colleagues that the other staff have now asked when they can be booked onto the same course. They were also re-assured that Valerie Manor is already doing a lot of the things that were recommended. One of the biggest things they took away from the course was to make sure there was not a ‘them and us’ environment and encourage staff to eat and drink with the residents for example. They were very proud to be able to tell David that we already did that and are already working towards more joined up daily living with the residents and staff. The course was facilitated by the Care Training Consortium and David Sheard is the Director for Dementia Care Matters; http://www.dementiacarematters.com/team.htm
Dignity in Care
by
Zoe
on Fri 05 Feb 2010 20:00 GMT
We all at Valerie Manor try to promote dignity in care. I have found it very re-assuring to find out that so many other health care professionals are also signed up to promote the dignity of people receiving care. I have recently become a Dignity Champion and will be celebrating the
‘Dignity Action Day’ on the 25th February by attending a networking
session with other members of the local community who want to raise the
awareness and promote dignity in care. They include nurses, paramedics,
pharmacists, solicitors and financial advisors. I think this is key as all too
often you find that the only port of call for an elderly person is the
paramedic who will find someone alone at home on the floor, or a solicitor or financial advisor who may be the only contact or help for an elderly person
with no relatives. So it is really positive to get all these agencies together to
discuss what we can do to promote dignity in care.
Sir Michael Parkinson is a National Dignity Ambassador, to find out more please visit: http://www.dhcarenetworks.org.uk/dignityincare |
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