We hope you’re enjoying our new blog series! We love sharing updates and moments from Silver Oaks with you. As we wrap up 2024, we’re excited to continue bringing you more news, stories, and glimpses into life at our home throughout 2025. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
A Local Story That Touched Many Hearts
We’re thrilled to share that our story about Kath’s heartfelt journey to find her mother’s grave has been picked up by the Coalville Times! This touching story resonated deeply with many, demonstrating the power of connection and perseverance. If you missed it, we originally shared Kath’s experience in a blog last month, and it’s wonderful to see her story reaching an even wider audience through the newspaper. Kath’s journey has been an inspiration to all of us, reminding us of the importance of family, memories, and the stories that bring us together.
Festive Fun with Saxophone Sam
We had the pleasure of welcoming Saxophone Sam again this month, who brought a lively and festive atmosphere to Silver Oaks with his saxophone and a repertoire of holiday-themed songs. Residents thoroughly enjoyed the performance, joining in for a cheerful sing-along and adding rhythm to the music with percussion instruments. The combination of Sam’s talent and the residents’ enthusiasm filled the room with laughter and holiday spirit!
A Creative Morning with Art Therapy
This month, our residents enjoyed a delightful Art Therapy session with a visiting art therapist. The session introduced us to the traditional technique of Indian block printing, where intricate wooden blocks are used to create beautiful patterns on fabric. Each resident had the chance to decorate their own fabric bag, filling it with fragrant, scented packing to create a unique and sensory keepsake. The activity was not only a wonderful way to explore creativity but also a calming experience for everyone involved.
A Festive Celebration
Our Christmas Party was a joyous occasion, held just across the road at the "Conny Club" on Tuesday, 17th December. The afternoon began with our much-loved tradition of two lively games of prize bingo, which brought out plenty of smiles and friendly competition. Following the bingo, our talented singer took the stage, filling the room with festive tunes and cheer. A delicious buffet was enjoyed by all, accompanied by tea and coffee (on us!), while others took advantage of the bar for a celebratory drink. To top off the event, we held an exciting raffle with fantastic prizes. It was an uplifting afternoon full of laughter, music, and festive spirit—truly a highlight of the month!
Ending the Year on a High Note
December has brought us so much joy, and we’re thrilled to close the year with a wonderful achievement! Jo and the team at Silver Oaks have received three glowing 5-star reviews on Carehome.co.uk.
This recognition is a testament to the dedication and care our team provides every day. We couldn’t be prouder - what a fantastic way to end the year!
Welcome to our November newsletter! As the days grow shorter and the leaves fall, we’ve been keeping spirits high with a variety of fun, creative, and meaningful activities for our residents. Here’s a glimpse into the exciting events we’ve enjoyed recently and a preview of what’s to come this festive season.
At Silver Oaks, we believe in making dreams come true, no matter how big or small. For our cherished resident, Kath, one heartfelt wish had lingered in her heart for decades: to locate her mother’s grave. What began as a distant hope turned into a heartwarming journey of discovery, perseverance, and community.
Whether you’re choosing a care home for yourself, or you’re a relative wanting to help your loved one find the perfect place, there are a lot of factors to consider.
You want to find the best possible care home for you or your loved one to reside in, so here’s what you should be looking for when searching for a good care home...
A day in life of a carer at Silver Oaks is never easy but is always rewarding. Our carers put our residents’ health and happiness at the forefront of their working day. Two days working at our boutique care home are never the same.
We spoke to our carers about what their life is like working at Silver Oaks, and what their day looks like from the minute they begin, to the second they finish up for the night.
At Silver Oaks, we understand that our boutique, care home is our residents’ home too and we make every effort to ensure your loved ones are looked after and made to feel at home.
This is especially important during the winter season, when the temperature drops and the environment outside gets a lot harsher.
There are a lot of different types of care available, and even more kinds of care homes, all specialising in varied aspects of responsibilities and attention.
One type of care home that can be hugely beneficial to residents is the boutique care home. different from other care homes, like nursing and residential, simply because it’s smaller and provides a more personalised environment. But why should you consider a boutique care home for your loved one and what benefits do they have over the other types of care available.
Everyone is welcome to join us in our beautiful garden on Saturday 4th August. There will be live entertainment, including a theatre production, local craft stalls, games, hot food, raffle, tombola, drinks and delicious homemade cakes. We will be collecting for a chosen charity TBC.
