”The dance is over, the applause subsided, but the joy and feeling will stay with you forever.” Jack McKechnie, our expert Lead Wellbeing Coordinator, talks us through the five steps…
Line dancing is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which people dance in lines or rows, all at the same time. It is said to have…
The Benefits of Dance For People Living With Dementia
Dance is seen as a viable therapy for those living with dementia because it combines physical and cognitive stimulation, which could maximize impact on neuropathy and cognition. Jack McKechnie, our…
Top Tips For Developing A Painting – Part 3: Adding Detail
In this three part special, we give top tips for beginners to pick up their paintbrushes - no matter what their ability. Now we've covered the foundations of sketching here,…
Top Tips For Developing A Painting – Part 2: Starting To Paint
In this three part special, we give top tips for beginners to pick up their paintbrushes - no matter what their ability. Now we've covered the foundations of sketching here,…
Top Tips For Developing A Painting – Part 1: Sketching
In this three part special, we give top tips for beginners to pick up their paintbrushes - no matter what their ability. We start the series with our top tips…
The third topic in our Create mini-series is: Scrapbooking. Scrapbooking is a great activity for expressing your creativity, and a fantastic way to showcase the exciting things you've been up…
The second topic in our Create mini-series is: Creating Collages. Edgar Degas said “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see”. A "collage" describes both the…
The first topic in our Create mini-series is: See What You Say. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Every artist was first an amateur”. Creative activities provide opportunities for everyone, regardless of…
The popularity of home workouts has increased exponentially with the Covid-19 pandemic - keeping fit and healthy is vital for mental and physical wellbeing, especially at a time when we’re…
Care home residents focusing on the positives with new way to stay connected with loved ones…
Residents of care homes across the UK have been using a template that aims to connect them with their loved ones. As visitors are currently unable to go into care…
Would you expect to see synchronised swimming in a care home? How about golf? The Olympic Games might be postponed until 2021, but that won’t stop residents across the UK…
The third topic in our Relax mini-series is: Mindfulness. In Eastern Philosophy a strong ‘chi’ makes you alive, alert, and present in your mind, body and soul. A weak chi…
The second topic in our Relax mini-series is: Breathing. Within Eastern Philosophy and practice, the breath is viewed as our life force - if we didn’t breathe, we wouldn’t be…
During unprecedented times, Oomph! are keen to support with stimulating and varied content for older adults. As part of this, we are releasing resources based on our Oomph! skills workshops.…
During unprecedented times, Oomph! are keen to support with stimulating and varied content for older adults. As part of this, we are releasing resources based on our Oomph! skills workshops.…
During unprecedented times, Oomph! are keen to support with stimulating and varied content for older adults. As part of this, we are releasing resources based on our Oomph! skills workshops.…
Oomph! Culture Series: How To Write Your Own Limericks
During unprecedented times, Oomph! are keen to support with stimulating and varied content for older adults. As part of this, we are releasing resources based on our Oomph! skills workshops.…
Care home brings community together with street exercise session!
At Ruddington Manor in Nottingham, part of the New Care Group, the care home’s residents have been smiling and waving to local people during the weekly clap for key workers.…
During unprecedented times, Oomph! are keen to support with stimulating and varied content for older adults. As part of this, we are releasing resources based on our Oomph! skills workshops.…
Care home residents share their VE Day stories to celebrate 75 years
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, care homes across the UK will be honouring the day on the 8th May. To mark the occasion, residents at Parkfield House…
During unprecedented times, Oomph! are keen to support with stimulating and varied content for older adults. As part of this, we are releasing resources based on our Oomph! skills workshops.…
Heart-warming Stories That Are Spreading Positivity During Lockdown
Although many older adults across the country are being affected enormously by the current Covid-19 situation, there are positive stories of love, light and laughter being shared online during the…
“Things are different but it’s amazing how you adapt - thank you for all the good activity resources, it makes our job a lot easier, and a bit more fun!”…
Oomph! Sensory Series: Engaging The Sense Of Touch
During unprecedented times, Oomph! are keen to support with stimulating and varied content for older adults. As part of this, we are releasing resources based on our Oomph! skills workshops.…
During unprecedented times and at a time when the care sector is being affected enormously by the current Coronavirus situation, resident wellbeing is even more important than ever. As part…
20 Ways To Look After Care Home Residents’ Wellbeing During Lockdown
During unprecedented times and at a time when the care sector is being affected enormously by the current Coronavirus situation, resident wellbeing is even more important than ever. As part…
During unprecedented times and at a time when the care sector is being affected enormously by the current Coronavirus situation, resident wellbeing is even more important than ever. As part…
During unprecedented times and at a time when the care sector is being affected enormously by the current Coronavirus situation, resident wellbeing is even more important than ever. As part…
Oomph! Nature Series: A Game To Explore The Senses
During unprecedented times and at a time when the care sector is being affected enormously by the current Coronavirus situation, resident wellbeing is even more important than ever. As part…
FREE fun and simple at-home exercise programmes for the over 60s
Now that the UK is on lockdown due to the global Covid-19 outbreak, wellbeing is even more important than ever, to ensure that we remain stimulated mentally, physically and emotionally.…
During unprecedented times and at a time when the care sector is being affected enormously by the current Coronavirus situation, resident wellbeing is even more important than ever. As part…
During unprecedented times and at a time when the care sector is being affected enormously by the current Coronavirus situation, resident wellbeing is even more important than ever, to ensure…
Top tips for engaging care home residents to maintain a healthy diet
It's National Nutrition and Hydration Week this week, so our Regional Wellbeing Coordinator, Georgie, provides some top tips on how you can use food and drink to engage residents... It’s…
We were recently delighted to take a group of residents from Camberley Manor, TLC Care, on a very special trip to Brooklands Museum. Greg, the Hotel Services Manager at Camberley…
Abbey Healthcare staff and residents get some Oomph! with wellbeing partnership!
Speaking of the impact on the home after training, a member of staff said, “One resident who doesn’t normally join in with activities, started smiling and showed signs of happiness…
Exercise sessions give 101-year-old care home resident new lease of life
Phil is an incredible 101-years-old. He’s a resident at Whitefriars Care Home in Stamford, part of The Orders of St John Care Trust and has recently discovered a passion for…
Care home residents celebrate festive season with trips out
Inspired by the festive season, we asked care homes using our Out & About minibus trips service to capture photographs of their trips in December. The winner, Regency House, a…
Reeling them in! Care home residents enjoy fishing trip
A recent Oomph! trip to the a sensory farm meant that residents at Lostock Lodge, a Country Court Care home, could cast their bait and reel in their catch of…
We’re delighted to release our brand new Oomph! Impact Report 2019. This has been an inspirational year for us, our clients and the residents we support. Here are some highlights…
Care home trip to observatory brings back memories for resident
A recent Oomph! trip to Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre held special memories for one care home resident at Ashbourne House, Greater Manchester. Bill Ramsbottom, Oomph! Conductor, tells the story... "Naomi…
Garden Centres are a popular choice of destination for residents who are going on Oomph! trips, but these aren't always perceived as the most exciting selection. Oomph!'s Lead Conductor in…
