My Home Life national launch
A day of celebration as the My Home Life project was launched nationally at College Fields. The event it self was a mixture of experiences not to be forgotten by both residents, their families and particularly guests.
The purpose of the project is to encourage high standards of care in homes across Wales. Not only is a high standard of formal care demanded but also the following objectives:-
* Managing transitions
* Maintaining identity
* Creating community
* Sharing decision-making
* Improving health & healthcare
* Supporting good end-of-life
* Keeping workforce fit for purpose
* Promoting a positive culture
At College Fields we have been trying to fulfil these objectives for many years and are enthusiastic to share our ideals with other homes.
The launch day, the 25th. June 2009, was a mix of examples of good practice in creating a community, maintaining identity and showing how interesting a life can be in a care home. At the launch everyone was invited to join in the extend session which takes place every week at the home. The extend session allows all residents to take part in a gentle but fun exercises.
A day of celebration as the My Home Life project was launched nationally at College Fields. The event it self was a mixture of experiences not to be forgotten by both residents, their families and particularly guests.
The purpose of the project is to encourage high standards of care in homes across Wales. Not only is a high standard of formal care demanded but also the following objectives:-
* Managing transitions
* Maintaining identity
* Creating community
* Sharing decision-making
* Improving health & healthcare
* Supporting good end-of-life
* Keeping workforce fit for purpose
* Promoting a positive culture
At College Fields we have been trying to fulfil these objectives for many years and are enthusiastic to share our ideals with other homes.
The launch day, the 25th. June 2009, was a mix of examples of good practice in creating a community, maintaining identity and showing how interesting a life can be in a care home. At the launch everyone was invited to join in the extend session which takes place every week at the home. The extend session allows all residents to take part in a gentle but fun exercises.
Pam Foley who is featured on the My Home Life placard is seen here with another ‘family’ member Gordon Adams
Cynthia is seen here with ‘Enoch’ the donkey who came to see the residents with other helpers from the Amelia Trust
‘Our family’ includes relatives and here Jane’s great grandson is seen with one of the visiting owls and deputy matron Ann Gore. Click this link for Owl4u.com
Then the chief executive of Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged Wales Robert Taylor introduced the reasons behind the project and the leader of the My Home Life project John Moore. John explained the ambitions and how eight pilot homes we involved across Wales caring for a residents with a variety of needs. He hoped that they would share their good practice to encourage all homes to improve standards no matter how good they are.
Mike Kemp the director of College Fields then welcomed the visitors on behalf of is family that included all the residents whose home it is. A copy of his address can be found with this link. Sarah Stone the Deputy Commissioner for Older People in Wales then explained how important it is to respect the wishes of older people. Finally in the late absence of the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, the Director of the Older People and Long Term Care Policy Directorate, Mr Steve Milsom officially launched the project. Then everyone was invited to meet the Diversional Therapists (or activities organisers) who demonstrated some of the activities they they provide in various homes.
Particularly popular were the live PAT (pets as therapy) animals. Whilst the dogs were welcome and stimulated many residents they were treated to owls and a donkey. The donkey from the nearby Amelia Trust Farm visits care homes and hospitals in the area and is so gentle that it even ventures indoors.
College Fields are grateful to all who joined us on the day and all who contributed to make the day so memorable
Mike Kemp the director of College Fields then welcomed the visitors on behalf of is family that included all the residents whose home it is. A copy of his address can be found with this link. Sarah Stone the Deputy Commissioner for Older People in Wales then explained how important it is to respect the wishes of older people. Finally in the late absence of the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, the Director of the Older People and Long Term Care Policy Directorate, Mr Steve Milsom officially launched the project. Then everyone was invited to meet the Diversional Therapists (or activities organisers) who demonstrated some of the activities they they provide in various homes.
Particularly popular were the live PAT (pets as therapy) animals. Whilst the dogs were welcome and stimulated many residents they were treated to owls and a donkey. The donkey from the nearby Amelia Trust Farm visits care homes and hospitals in the area and is so gentle that it even ventures indoors.
College Fields are grateful to all who joined us on the day and all who contributed to make the day so memorable
Here Mr Steve Milsom the director from the Welsh Assembly Government enjoys the owl as much as the residents do.
Having celebrated a few days earlier, their Diamond wedding anniversary with their family and friends in the lounge Jack and Edna Peck enjoyed the arrival of their great grandchild.
My Home Life national launch held at College Fields. Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged Wales held the event with Deputy Commissioner for Older People and Welsh Assembly Government
