Author: Dementia Care

Bradbury House Day Centre
Feb 2019 Newsletter

Love has well and truly been in the air this month. We held our Valentine themed afternoon to mark the occasion. The wonderfully talented Robert Burton made the afternoon a success singing some great numbers which had us all up and dancing and singing along. Take a look below at what we got up to….

Activities
We get up to numerous activities each week here at the centre, it is all part of our person centred approach we use to ensure each and every guest who attends gets the opportunity to engage in activities that they enjoy. Take a look below at some of the things we’ve been doing this month.

We’ve had some great visits from our friends Ross the Sproodle and his owner Alana.
P.A.T is a great charity and does wonderful work. So many of our guests who attend the Centre aren't able to cope with the demands an animal brings any more so it’s lovely when they are able to engage with Ross. We hear so many stories and reminiscence about dogs and other pets they once owned. It’s a great tool to get people to open up and remember good times in their lives.
P.A.T is a humanitarian charity that was founded in 1983. People of all ages benefit every week from visits provided by amazing volunteers and their pets up and down the country.
We really enjoy the visits we receive and they are incredibly popular. Ross and Alana really have become part of our Bradbury House Day Centre family.

Ann and Friends
Our long time volunteer Ann Bateman delighted us last week with a wonderful morning of singing with her talented friend Erwin. It was an upbeat session that had everyone tapping their feet.

Kung Hei Fat Choi

Clients and staff marked Chinese New Year this month with a Chinese Buffet afternoon. We also enjoyed watching our friend and Tai Chi instructor Paul Gascoigne perform some traditional Chinese Dance. It was a great afternoon enjoyed by everyone.

Happy Birthday
We would like to wish our lovely friend Peggy a very Happy Birthday this month from all your friends at Bradbury House Day Centre. We hope you had a fantastic day and were truly spoilt.

Baking
Our day care guests have been busy baking over the last month, making rock cakes and short bread biscuits in time for our Valentines themed afternoon. Creating some wonderful and tasty results.

The BIG KNIT is back and we need YOU!!
We are looking for individuals who are willing to knit as many or as few of these miniature hats so that we can raise valuable funds for our Day Centre here at Bradbury House.
Many people don’t realise that in order to provide the activities, outings and entertainment that we do we have to work hard to fundraise to get the money in order to carry out all that we do.

Every hat is important, and anyone can learn to knit, so whether you knit one or loads, you’ll be making a difference.
Take a look online at www.thebigknit.co.uk and you will find lots of patterns and inspiration to help you get started. If you don’t have access to the internet then we are more than happy to post you out paper copies of the patterns. Just call Gemma (Day Centre Team Leader) on 01785 607060 and she will be more than happy to send them out to you.
When you’ve run out of wool and bobbles, send us your hats. It’s important to send them to us here at:
Age UK Stafford and District, Bradbury House, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RS.
If you struggle getting out and about let us know, and where possible we will try and pick them up from you. Just call Gemma on 01785 607060.
Pack them up along with a note that has:
- your name and address (so we can write and say thank you!) - how many hats you've knitted - the date you sent them

Lean on Me
Lean on me is a new service in Stafford that supports the carers of loved ones living with Dementia.
Choices Housing Assistant Volunteers can provide time out for a few hours for a carer to complete everyday tasks.
For more info call 07837317521 or email to leanonme@choiceshousing.co.uk

CASS The Carers Association—Supporting Carers to Care

Looking for support? CASS provides carers with support in relation to their caring role. This is done at groups, in person, online and over the phone.
For over 10 years CASS has supported carers throughout Staffordshire at Living Well with Dementia Groups and CASS Carers Café’s. They provide the opportunity for carers to actively socialise with others in a similar position.
If you don’t feel ready to go to a group yet, you can keep connected online or over the phone.
If you have ever felt lonely whilst caring for someone it’s important to know you are not alone. CASS is here to help!
For more information on groups you can attend or for any other information just call their main office on 01785 222365.

The MASE Groups offer friendship and support together with a warm welcome for all carers and loved ones that attend the monthly group.
The evenings are free of charge and include a raffle, buffet, refreshments and musical entertainment.
For more info on dates/times and location just call Daphne on 01785 211140

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By phone: 01785 607060 or by email to reception@ageukstafford.org.uk
Topics we cover:
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