New Resident Enquiries: 0300 303 5445
General Enquiries: 020 3019 3939

Oakland Care Logo
Oakland Care Icon Logo
Oakland Care Logo
  • Care Homes
    • Loughton, EssexWoodland Grove
    • Chigwell, EssexLambwood Heights
    • Hastings, East SussexHastings Court
    • Eastbourne, East SussexBeechwood Grove
    • Enfield, Greater LondonElsyng House
    • Wantage, OxfordshireElmbrook Court
    • Swanley, KentBirchwood Heights
    • Maidstone, KentMaplewood Court
    • Tonbridge, KentHyllden Heights
  • Our Care
    • Nursing
    • Residential
    • Dementia
    • Respite
  • About
    • Executive Team
    • Gender Pay Gap
    • Complaints
  • News
    • Events
  • Join our team
  • Contact
Menu
Search for:
Request callback
  • Home
  • Our Care Homes
    • Loughton, Essex Woodland Grove
      • About
      • Virtual Tour
      • Gallery
      • Download our Brochure
      • Key Facts & Information
    • Chigwell, Essex Lambwood Heights
      • About
      • Virtual Tour
      • Gallery
      • Download our Brochure
      • Key Facts & Info
      • Book a Visit
    • Hastings, East Sussex Hastings Court
      • About
      • Virtual Tour
      • Gallery
      • Download our Brochure
      • Key Facts & Info
      • Book a Visit
    • Eastbourne, East Sussex Beechwood Grove
      • About
      • Virtual Tour
      • Gallery
      • Download our Brochure
      • Key Facts & Info
      • Book a Visit
    • Enfield, Greater London Elsyng House
      • About
      • Virtual Tour
      • Gallery
      • Download our Brochure
      • Key Facts & Info
      • Book a Visit
    • Wantage, Oxfordshire Elmbrook Court
      • About
      • Virtual Tour
      • Gallery
      • Download our Brochure
      • Key Facts & Info
      • Book a Visit
    • Swanley, Kent Birchwood Heights
      • About
      • Virtual Tour
      • Gallery
      • Download our Brochure
      • Key Facts & Info
      • Book a Visit
    • Maidstone, Kent Maplewood Court
      • About
      • Download our Brochure
      • Key Facts & Info
    • Tonbridge, Kent Hyllden Heights
      • About
      • Key Facts & Info
  • Our Care
    • Dementia
    • Nursing
    • Residential
    • Respite
  • Latest News
  • Events
  • About
    • Executive Team
    • Gender Pay Gap
    • Complaints
  • Careers
  • Contact Us

Beechwood Grove Care Home receives a festive visit from Tots Play!

Latest News

Home » Latest News » Beechwood Grove Care Home receives a festive visit from Tots Play!

Beechwood Grove Care Home receives a festive visit from Tots Play!

Carers and residents at Beechwood Grove Care Home receive a festive visit from Tots Play

Mini reindeers and pint-sized puddings sparked festive joy and happiness amongst our Beechwood Grove residents recently, as the Tots Play group visited our care home.

For some of our residents, it was the first time in a number of years that they had the chance to play with small children, so came as a welcome gift for many. Our residents enjoyed the rekindling of comforting memories, which were, of course, enhanced by the addition of music, game playing and song singing.

Lifestyles Manager, Cath Adams said: “The session was a huge success. Older people don’t always have very small babies in their lives; the children they see are often quite a bit more grown up.

“Yet the company of tiny ones can be very calming, taking people back to when they were new parents which gives them a great deal of comfort and pleasure.”

89-year-old resident Alice Kraushaar is lucky enough to have two daughters, four grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren and three great great great grandchildren.

Her daughter Denise Wood said: “Mum loved the babies coming in, she really enjoys children’s company. Even if she’s feeling quite tired they always have the ability to lift her mood. She doesn’t want to join in every activity the home organises but she wouldn’t miss these little ones coming in!”

Residents who couldn’t make it to the session in the home’s lounge didn’t miss out. Parents were happy to take their babies upstairs to meet people in their rooms.

Vanessa Santos and baby Miles took part in the session and described it as a “brilliant idea.”

“My son loved all the attention he got! I loved seeing everyone’s faces light up and joining in with the songs and actions; it was truly a blessing to have been part of the occasion.”

Tots Play owner, Gemma Henson, said; “Coming here has been a lovely experience. It’s been wonderful to see how the residents have reacted to the children, and the music and songs really brought them together.

“In my own grandmother’s later years, I found that traditional nursery rhymes like ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ would enable me to tap back into the Nan we knew. And the smile that lit up her face when there were children in the room was priceless.

“The session has been beneficial for our mums, too, as many of them don’t have people of this age in their lives. It’s been such a heart-warming and rewarding experience for everyone involved. We’re very much looking forward to coming back in the New Year!”

Research has shown that activities shared by both the young and the elderly have positive effects for older people in residential care; it can instil a sense of purpose, and a boost in self-esteem. At Oakland Care, we make it a priority to engage our residents in activities that encourage feelings of happiness and fulfilment. To find out more about our care, please click here.

Other News Posts

« Respite care at Oakland: Is it right for you?
Top 5 gift ideas for your grandparents »

Affiliations

  • Care Quality Commission whom Oakland Care are regulated by.
  • Oakland Care are a Woodland Trust Corporate Member
  • The Care Workers Charity Logo
  • The Care England Logo, whom Oakland care are a member of.
  • Logo of Disability Confident Employer.
  • Oakland Care awarded Carbon Neutral Britain
  • Green Mark Logo - Oakland Care
Oakland Care Logo

Our Homes

  • Woodland Grove Care Home
  • Lambwood Heights Care Home
  • Hastings Court Care Home
  • Beechwood Grove Care Home
  • Elsyng House Care Home
  • Elmbrook Court Care Home
  • Birchwood Heights Care Home
  • Maplewood Court Care Home
  • Hyllden Heights Care Home

Our Care

  • Residential
  • Nursing
  • Dementia
  • Respite

Contact

Email: info@oaklandcare.com
Call: 0203 019 3939

Oakland Care
Lambwood Heights
244 Lambourne Road
Chigwell IG7 6HX
United Kingdom

Newsletter

Join our newsletter to keep up to date.
Oakland Care Logo
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap

All rights reserved © Oakland Care 2022

Mini Leaves

Request a callback

  • I have read and accept the Privacy Policy. I permit Oakland Care to contact the phone number provided within this submission to discuss any matters that are related to this enquiry.
  • Hidden
×

OPEN FOR NEW RESIDENTS

We have a range of measures in place to support the ongoing wellbeing of our residents and staff. We welcome you to get in touch to find out more about our homes and the support we can provide for you or your relative. Please read our latest information here.

Safe visiting is available for visitors but remains bookable in advance and subject to a Negative Lateral Flow Test.

We continue to carry out testing for increased safety within our care home in line with Government guidance.

Masks must be continued to be worn throughout the home, which we will provide.

All new residents are tested for COVID-19 on move into our care homes.

Enhanced protocols for infection control for all staff and visitors to keep everyone safe.

Essential Care Givers will be afforded access to the home even if Covid cases are present, subject to local PPE and Testing requirements.

×