Oaklands Rest Home

Oaklands Rest Home We are a specialist Dementia rest home. We provide the necessary tools and support to help our residents live with their independence and dignity.

Today at Oaklands we celebrated St Andrew’s Day 💙🏴We began with our day by a lively St Andrew’s Day quiz that had the wh...
28/11/2025

Today at Oaklands we celebrated St Andrew’s Day 💙🏴

We began with our day by a lively St Andrew’s Day quiz that had the whole group joining in. We also left out some themed word searches for anyone who fancied an extra challenge ✏️🧠

After lunch, coats went on and we headed out for a sunny walk, which was made even more special by a visit from Mia’s adorable puppy, who was very happy to come along 🐶💛

Later in the afternoon, the smell of fresh popcorn filled the home as we settled in for a movie. We watched Mary Queen of Scots in honour of the day, the perfect cosy ending to our celebration 🎬🍿

We started the day with our usual morning exercises, one group of residents in the lounge moving along to ABBA and anoth...
27/11/2025

We started the day with our usual morning exercises, one group of residents in the lounge moving along to ABBA and another in the bistro enjoying Christmas music 🎄

Most of our residents joined in a fun flag quiz afterwards, with plenty of guessing and teamwork❓

The weather put a stop to our afternoon walk but Jo came in for a movement session that kept everyone active and smiling for a full hour 😊

It’s been a lovely, cheerful day at Oaklands. We started with some gentle, music-led exercises to get everyone moving, f...
26/11/2025

It’s been a lovely, cheerful day at Oaklands. We started with some gentle, music-led exercises to get everyone moving, followed by festive cupcake decorating — a fun and tasty way to ease into the Christmas spirit.

After lunch, a group wrapped up and headed out for a refreshing stroll, enjoying the fresh air and a good chat along the lane. A simple, happy way to round off the day. 💜

It’s been a lovely start to the week at Oaklands 💜Residents enjoyed a gentle group exercise session, followed by some di...
25/11/2025

It’s been a lovely start to the week at Oaklands 💜

Residents enjoyed a gentle group exercise session, followed by some digital games that kept everyone smiling and engaged. In the afternoon, we had a fun quiz all about films and singers — lots of brilliant answers and plenty of laughs. There was also some peaceful one-to-one time for those who prefer quieter activities.

A really lovely day all round 💜

Residents had a lovely morning decorating gingerbread men,  lots of concentration, laughter, and comparing who made the ...
21/11/2025

Residents had a lovely morning decorating gingerbread men, lots of concentration, laughter, and comparing who made the “best dressed” gingerbread! 🍪✨

After lunch, the walking group headed down the lane for some fresh air, with a few new faces joining in. There were plenty of chats about the changing weather and the flowers along the way. 🌼

The afternoon ended on a real high with a visit from the wonderful Lilly-Mae, who sang and played her guitar. She filled the lounge with favourites that had everyone singing along and even a few up dancing! 💜🎸

Residents eased into the day with their morning exercises, all set to familiar 1960s tunes that had a few feet tapping a...
20/11/2025

Residents eased into the day with their morning exercises, all set to familiar 1960s tunes that had a few feet tapping and plenty of smiles. 💜🎶

After lunch, the walking group wrapped up warm and enjoyed a steady stroll down the lane, while others stayed cosy indoors with a 9 Letter Word game — guessing the big word and spotting lots of smaller ones along the way. ✏️🧩

It was a light-hearted and very silly day at Oaklands as we celebrated International Men’s Day! Oaklands staff decided t...
19/11/2025

It was a light-hearted and very silly day at Oaklands as we celebrated International Men’s Day! Oaklands staff decided to try out moustaches, much to the residents’ amusement. 😄

The residents' highlight was a game of Pin the Moustache on Jasmine. Residents had to close their eyes and put the moustache on her face with hilarious results! Residents also enjoyed a picture quiz, guessing famous men known for their iconic moustaches.

After lunch, the Oaklands Emporium opened its doors, giving residents the chance to pick up a few essentials and treats to round off the day. 💜

This morning’s Salon Social brought plenty of smiles — the ladies enjoyed a pamper, a cuppa, and a lovely catch-up with ...
18/11/2025

This morning’s Salon Social brought plenty of smiles — the ladies enjoyed a pamper, a cuppa, and a lovely catch-up with friends. 💜💇‍♀️☕

Afterwards, everyone got moving with armchair exercises and an alphabet word game that sparked plenty of laughs and quick thinking.

Following lunch, some residents headed out for a refreshing walk down the lane, while others stayed cosy indoors with a friendly game of quoits or balloon tennis. A simple, feel-good day all round. 💜✨

Amy enjoyed a lovely trip to Fairweather’s Garden Centre today — taking in all the beautiful Christmas decorations, spar...
17/11/2025

Amy enjoyed a lovely trip to Fairweather’s Garden Centre today — taking in all the beautiful Christmas decorations, sparkling displays, and trees, and finishing with a cosy cappuccino. 🎄☕💜

Back at Oaklands, residents started the morning with armchair exercises and a fun round of beanbag games. After lunch, some wrapped up for a refreshing stroll under the blue sky, while others spent the afternoon enjoying relaxed one-to-one time with the activities team.

Residents eased into the day with exercises set to ABBA — always guaranteed to lift the mood and get everyone smiling. 🎶...
14/11/2025

Residents eased into the day with exercises set to ABBA — always guaranteed to lift the mood and get everyone smiling. 🎶✨

With King Charles celebrating his 75th birthday today, we marked the occasion with a couple of fun quizzes about the monarchy, along with a picture round of famous faces. 👑📸

After lunch, some residents kept the laughter going with a lively game of 5 Second Rule, while others enjoyed some one-to-one time with the activities team. 💜

Oaklands residents got moving this morning with their exercises, followed by a lively beanbag target game — with big con...
13/11/2025

Oaklands residents got moving this morning with their exercises, followed by a lively beanbag target game — with big congratulations to Ina, who scored an impressive 720 points! 🎯👏

After lunch, some residents enjoyed a refreshing stroll down the lane, while others opted for a cosy afternoon with jigsaw puzzles or a good film. 🍂🧩🎬

This morning saw plenty of energy as residents grooved along to 70s disco hits during their exercises — lots of laughs a...
12/11/2025

This morning saw plenty of energy as residents grooved along to 70s disco hits during their exercises — lots of laughs and a few cheeky dance moves! 🎶💃

Later, some had a relaxed game of floor dominoes, while the walking group soaked up the sunshine on a refreshing afternoon stroll. 🌞🍂

Others joined in a spirited game of table hockey or settled down to enjoy a cosy film. 🎬🧩

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Marchwood
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Our Speciality Is You

Here at Oaklands Rest Home we believe in involving and tailoring a person’s care to their interests, abilities, history and personality. This helps them to take part in the things they enjoy and can be an effective way of preventing and managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Using the latest innovations, techniques and technology, we work hard to improve the lives of the people who live with us