Slough care home residents enjoy Olympics-style sports day

 

With the Olympics fast approaching, a Slough care home has kicked off the summer of sport with its very own version of the Games. 

Residents and team members at Care UK’s Oak House on Wexham Road brought Paris to Slough as they were joined by friends and loved ones for a special day of sporting fun. 

The event came as Oak House joined The Big Care UK Sports Day, which has seen over 130 Care UK homes across the UK hosting sports days for the local community and showcasing what life in a care home is really like. 

Guests at Oak House could soak up the sporting atmosphere and had the chance to win their own gold medals with an afternoon of fun and games, including egg-and-spoon races, tug of war and other Sports Day classics.

Visitors also enjoyed a traditional summer barbecue cooked by the home’s talented head chef, while tapping their toes to music throughout the afternoon.

Agnieszka Klimkowicz-Buda, Home Manager at Oak House, said: “It was lovely to welcome friends and family to join in on our sporting celebrations.  

“We are part of a strong community here in Slough, and days like this are a fantastic way to bring everyone together for a little healthy competition and to celebrate this year’s summer of sport, all while showcasing exactly what life is like here at Oak House.

“There was plenty of laughter and enjoyment for all involved and it was great to see residents meet and mingle with guests while keeping active. We’re certainly ready for the Olympics now!”

Oak House provides residential, nursing and short-term respite care, as well as specialist dementia care. The home enables residents to live active and fulfilled lives while also promoting independence.