Torr & Bell Torr - April Activity Schedule

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Here's what we have going on throughout June...

Join us for our next 'Meet the Matrons' Coffee afternoon - Torr & Belltorr

For seniors – especially those living with dementia – practicing mindfulness can offer gentler and more accessible ways to reduce stress. Supporting Emotional Wellbeing Care home environments can often be busy, and though there aren’t often too many changes, they still do occur. Smaller mindfulness techniques such as slow breathing, guided relaxation and meditation, or simply paying attention to the present moment can help our service users feel more grounded. Taking these brief pauses can aid in easing anxiety, as well as creating a sense of safety and stability. For those living with dementia, mindfulness doesn’t have to be about remembering steps or techniques. It can be as simple as connecting with the senses. Things like embracing the warmth of the sunlight, the melodies of a song, or the feeling and textures of a familiar object. These are just smaller examples of mindfulness practices that might help to reduce agitation and support emotional expression in our loved ones without putting too much pressure on cognition. Mindfulness also benefits the relationships between service users and care staff in a care home setting. When staff approach interactions attentively – listening carefully, speaking gently and slowly – it can offer a more nurturing and calmer response and helps to develop the prolonged companionship that thrives in care settings. Introducing mindfulness doesn’t require special equipment or lengthy planning. A few simple minutes of quiet breathing before meals, a short, guided relaxation in the afternoon, or a mindful walk in the garden is entirely enough to aid in developing a mindful and mental health friendly environment. Over time, these practices can contribute to a calmer, more supportive environment for everyone. We’ve also created a small ‘Mindfulness Bingo’ sheet below that you can download or save and use for yourself and your loved ones.

Here's what we have going on throughout May...

Wednesday 8th April 2026

Tuesday 7th April 2026

Thursday 26th March 2026

Tuesday 24th March 2026