With the Olympics underway, a local care home decided to kick off their own summer of sport with a special version of the Games.
Residents and team members at Care UK’s Ferndown Manor, on Golf Links Road, welcomed the local community for a special day of family fun competing in traditional sports day challenges, proving Paris has nothing on Ferndown this summer.
The event came as Ferndown Manor joined The Big Care UK Sports Day, which sees over 130 Care UK homes across the UK host sports days for the local community and showcase what life in a care home is really like this summer.
Guests soaked up the sporting atmosphere and had the chance to win their own gold medals with an afternoon of fun and games, including bean bag toss, golf and other sports day classics.
To cool down after an afternoon competing, residents and guests refuelled with refreshments including cakes and snacks prepared by the home’s head chef.
Commenting on the afternoon, Gill, said: “I loved getting involved and all the games were good fun at Ferndown Manor. I’m looking forward to watching all the Olympic Games.”
Sara Muslin, Home Manager at Ferndown Manor, said: “Summer sports days are always a highlight for us, as not only is it a fun opportunity to compete in light-hearted games with team members, but provides an opportunity for us to welcome the local community and see what life is like here at Ferndown Manor.
“Keeping fit is important for everyone, but exercise has many additional benefits for older people, from reducing the risk of falls to increasing wellbeing and confidence. Here at Ferndown Manor, we know just how important physical activity is, so we always encourage residents to stay active – and our own sporting tournament was a great way to do just that.
“This year’s event provided plenty of laughter and enjoyment for all involved and it was great to see residents meet and mingle with lots of new faces – and some familiar ones – while keeping active. Paris has got nothing on us!”
To find out more about The Big Care UK Sports Day, please visit: careuk.com/Care-UK-Sports-Day
Ferndown Manor has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives in a luxury environment. The home provides full-time residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite care. The care home also boasts its very own cinema and hair salon, and there is also plenty of space, both indoors and out, for relaxation and recreation.
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