"It's all about me"

At the Grove we started our day with pampering - nail massage and nail painting went down a treat with residents. Residents read aloud various poems which they enjoyed, and two visitors came in from the community and read to them - one in the morning and one after lunch.We also had a family member who had played for many years in a band who came in in the afternoon for a sing song and a "name that tune" session. This prompted reminiscence discussions which everyone loved .At 4.30 we had a buffet tea which was enjoyed by residents, staff and relatives alike. It was a great success and a photographer attended from our local newspaper and took pictures, which were later published.We have created a memory book of the day.