The Society provides exceptional care and support for all residents through a variety of Occupational Therapy (OT) group sessions. Our highly skilled OTs tailor sessions to meet individual needs, ensuring personalised attention within these group. Residents are encouraged to lead their own groups, if they are able, to promote camaraderie.

We use various techniques to accommodate all residents, (and those with low vision,) including clear instructions, hands-on facilitation, and environmental adaptations. Our goal is holistic well-being, encompassing physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and functional aspects, achieved through diverse activities.

Volunteers play a crucial role and we are extremely grateful for them. Our resident’s knitting group  fosters community and creativity. We maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, engaged and purposeful. Through OT sessions and volunteer involvement, we create a vibrant and fulfilling community for all residents. 

Ageing poses many challenges so we understand the importance of having someone to talk to. We therefore provide a free in-house counselling service for residents who feel they may require some degree of emotional support.

Our counsellor is registered with the Association for Supportive Counsellors & Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP), and is a member of the International Association of Therapists.

 END-OF-LIFE/TRANSITIONAL DOULA SERVICES

Our counsellor also serves as an end-of-life/transitional doula (support specialist.) Doulas provide crucial encouragement and comfort to residents as they cope with the approaching end of life.

As a doula, their primary focus is a non-medical, openhearted service to those at this stage. They meet residents at their emotional and spiritual level, offering assistance in planning the practicalities of the journey ahead.

In this role, a doula helps residents to live their dying in a way that is most meaningful to them. This can involve aiding in the creation of advanced directives (living wills), providing a safe space for open and frank conversations about dying, and engaging in legacy work, amongst other important aspects. Throughout the process, the doula provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support aiming to bring greater comfort and meaning to the dying process.