Sidcup care home enjoys a day of sport with the local community

 

With the Olympics underway, a local care home decided to kick off their own summer of sport with their own version of the games.

Residents and team members at Care UK’s Smyth Lodge, on Frognal Avenue, welcomed the local community for a special day of family fun competing in traditional sports day challenges, proving Paris has nothing on Sidcup this summer.

The event came as Smyth Lodge 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 egg-and-spoon races, tug of war and sack races.

Commenting on the afternoon, resident Maureen said: “They should enrol me in the Olympics!” after scoring 3 consecutive top-score shots in the bean bag throwing game.

Tracey Cheeseman, Home Manager at Smyth Lodge, 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 Smyth Lodge. 

“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 Smyth Lodge, 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!”

Smyth Lodge is designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home provides residential, nursing and specialist dementia care, as well as respite care.