As part of their ‘Magic Moments Together’ activities programme, residents at Abigail Lodge Care Home in Consett are enjoying fun and effective new exercise sessions specially designed for older people called, Oomph!

Oomph! is part of Four Seasons Health Care’s ‘Magic Moments Together’ activities programme which focuses on keeping the mind sharp and agile, the body fit and mobile, and the soul lively and engaged. Abigail Lodge’s Magic Moments team members have participated in a training programme to enable them to lead varied exercise sessions that help residents to stay active and engaged.

The programme has been developed with the support of ‘Oomph!’, an award-winning social enterprise and provider of inclusive and effective exercise and activity programmes for older adults. These classes are proven to improve residents’ physical mobility, social interaction and mental stimulation and are also great fun for everybody who takes part.

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The chair-based classes are set to music and use props including pom poms to help bring the sessions to life. The classes are scheduled to take place on a weekly basis, allowing residents to stay active, healthy and engaged whilst trying something new.

Home Manager, Claire Corfield said, “We are so proud to be offering these new Oomph! sessions and feel it’s going to make a massive difference to the overall well-being of our residents”.  

From our weekly Oomph! exercise classes, to pampering, painting and celebrating special events, our team at Abigail Lodge have ensured residents continue to get the most out of every day. The team’s efforts over the past year have been met with praise from family members.

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“My mum is very happy here. The staff are friendly and go out of their way for the residents. Have lots of fun and activities for the residents.”

(Sandra P, Daughter of Resident)

For more information on Abigail Lodge, please call our friendly team today on: 01207 201829