Keeping active at The Grove Care Home

Keeping active at the grove

As a specialist residential dementia home, we know that staying active is key to a high quality of life. At The Grove Residential Home, Winterbourne, Bristol we make sure that movement isn’t just an occasional event – it is woven into the very fabric of our daily activities, helping our residents maintain their physical health and emotional well-being.

Tai Chi and Musical Movement

To provide the best variety for our residents, we are proud to work with Alive Activities. Every fortnight, Eeva visits the home to lead our popular Tai Chi classes. These sessions are fantastic for improving balance, flexibility, and focus in a calm, supportive environment.

 

But it’s not all quiet reflection! Last week, Louisa from Alive Activities brought some serious “razzle dazzle” to the home. With a collection of top hats and upbeat music, she led a high-energy session that combined music and movement. The sight of our residents donning hats and moving to the rhythm was a wonderful reminder of how much joy a little bit of theatrical flair can bring.

The Importance of Variety

Incorporating such a wide range of activities is essential for keeping residents engaged and interested. Whether it’s the gentle flow of Tai Chi or the rhythmic fun of a musical workshop, these sessions are vital for overall well-being. They encourage social interaction, stimulate the mind, and – most importantly – ensure that everyone stays moving while having a fantastic time.

Considering care for a loved one?

At The Grove Residential Home, we offer compassionate residential dementia care for long-term, short-term, and respite stays. Our team is dedicated to creating a vibrant, active environment where your loved one can thrive. To discover more about our approach to care or to book a personal tour, please call us on 0117 2359025 or contact our friendly team.

Catherine
Sales Manager

Catherine has worked in sales and marketing her whole career, after graduating with a degree in Textile Management she worked in Corporate Workwear for many years. Catherine’s first role in the care sector was working with a disability charity that ran nursing homes and enablement projects for young adults.

Catherine

While her two children were younger, she joined her husband in his estate agency, but was delighted to return to the care sector in 2020 and now cannot imagine doing anything else.

Catherine’s role with Allegra is to support residents and their families as they explore care options. Working with the teams in the individual homes she ensures that during every stage from initial enquiry through to moving in with us every question is answered, and we offer the reassurance needed for the next chapter in our resident’s life. It is important for our residents to remain part of the community in which will have lived for years, often all their lives, so the other part of this role is connecting with local community groups, charities and organisations.

Catherine has said that working for Allegra with their groundbreaking household model means we are offering a home with compassion and care whilst ensuring residents are retaining their independence and quality of life.

Out of work Catherine enjoys baking and gardening The children are older now, but still keep her busy!

Paul Thomas
Regional Manager - Western Region

Paul has joined Allegra Care with 28 years’ experience in the health and social care sector including working in senior leadership roles for the last 18 years; covering operations, business management and quality assurance. Paul has a real passion for person centred care and how that is delivered at the highest level.

Allegra Team Paul Thomas

Paul has worked across a diverse sector over his time in health and social care and brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Regional Manager. Paul believes in integrating real and meaningful values and culture into a service and in doing so, delivering the outcomes for the people we support. Paul goes by the theory of values with no meaning, have no value.

Outside of work, Paul is the father of three boys and a 2nd degree black belt who teaches Judo.