Author: Dementia Care

BRADBURY HOUSE DAY CENTRE
October 2019 Newsletter
Charity no. 1064087

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN

We’ve had a wonderful week, celebrating all things ‘Halloween’. We’ve carved pumpkins, baked Halloween themed cakes, played Halloween themed quiz’s and games and finished off with a good old Halloween themed sing and dance. We’ve all really enjoyed it.

We even had a Halloween themed visit from our lovely friends Alana and Ross. Ross came to brighten up our afternoon dressed as a very cute 8 legged fluffy spider.
We all had our weekly fix of cuddles with our favourite ‘Sproodle’, Ross. We are currently putting together our entry for Ross in the P.A.T Dog of the Year Competition. We really feel Ross and Alana deserve this, they have visited us every week for the past 2 plus years and together they bring so much happiness, enjoyment and such an overall calming effect on the whole unit.

Remembrance Day
Every year we like to pay our respects and mark the 11th November with our own Bradbury House Remembrance Service. This year the lovely Rev. Dr Carl Rudd will lead us once again in the service
Staff and clients have been busy making our display of poppies that will decorate the fencing at the front of Bradbury House. More pictures will follow, we cant wait to show you the finished results.

Dancing
Research shows that Dancing and the effects of Dancing can really improve your mental health as well as your over all fitness. Like any good, low impact cardio workout dancing can improve your cardiovascular health, increase stamina and strengthen bones. Dancing also does wonders for your brain. Not only does it improve cognitive function it can eliminate depression and reduce stress. For many people, dancing prompts an emotional release that causes a release of feel good endorphins into the bloodstream.
Both Singing and Dancing plays a big role here at Bradbury House Day Centre and its lovely to see. Many of our clients don’t need asking twice when it comes to a good boogie. It’s such a feel good activity that really gets everyone in a good mood. Its great to see our guests and staff singing ever lyric to all the classics.

Fundraising
Do you know anywhere that would accommodate one of our Age UK S&D Collection tins?
All money raised goes straight back into client services and helping our local elderly community.
Just call Gemma on 01785 607060

As a small local charity, AGE UK Stafford and District are always in need of fundraisers to help us fund vital work to help our local elderly community.
Whether you are jumping out of a plane or hosting a bake sale you can easily fundraise for us.
If you would like to fundraise for us and have an idea of what you would like to do please get in touch on 01785 607060 and ask for Gemma.

Happy Birthday John!

Happy 86th Birthday to the wonderful John this month! We had a splendid afternoon celebrating the occasions with cakes and a lot of singing and dancing. It really was a lovely afternoon!

FREE IMPARTIAL INFORMATION & ADVICE

AGE UK NATIONAL ADVICE LINE

Age UK Stafford & District offers a FREE and IMPARTIAL Information and Advice service to older people living in Stafford Borough, their families and to carers.
You can access our information and advice service in a number of ways.
By phone: 01785 607060
By email: reception@ageukstafford.org.uk
Topics we cover:
Social care - such as finding a care home or getting some help at home, and how it's funded.
Your income - including free benefits checks, help with applying for benefits and pension advice.
Your home - information on staying warm at home, home adaptations and how to prevent falls.
Legal issues - such as wills, Power of Attorney etc.

Age UK National offer a free confidential phone service for older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals 365 days a year (including banking holidays) from 8am till 7pm.
CALL 0800 055 6112

Here at Age UK Stafford & District we offer a number of services to help individuals over the age of 50 in Staffordshire.
Home Support
Personal Care in the community—including dressing, bathing and showering etc.
Staying Active Clubs in the community
Day Centre for individuals with Dementia and Complex Needs.
FREE Information and Advice Service.
We are open Monday through to Friday each week 8:30am till 4:20pm. You can call us on 01785 607060 to speak to any of our departments.

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