Portway House named winners by West Midlands Care Association

We are delighted to announce that our care home in Oldbury has won the West Midlands Care Association (WMCA) What's The Memory competition! Our innovative approach to supporting the cognitive skills of our residents and clients has been recognised with this accolade, and we couldn't be prouder.

The competition, which took place in April of this year, aimed to give people the opportunity to re-create memories through arts and crafts. We had a series of memory boards placed throughout the home, filled with pictures relating to a specific theme, such as childhood memories or holidays. Our residents were encouraged to engage with the images and share cherished stories of their past with staff and fellow residents. We believe that evoking positive memories in this way is an effective way of stimulating recollections, promoting social interaction, and reducing anxiety and depression among older people.

We aim to go above and beyond to promote our residents' well-being, and this award is great recognition of all the staff do to ensure we provide fulfilling experiences that make a positive difference. It was wonderful to see the positive impact the campaign had on our residents as they shared precious memoirs and experiences from their lives. We are proud of our dedicated staff who worked hard to make it a success.

At Portway House, we deliver people-first care that focuses on the holistic needs and preferences of each individual. We offer a range of activities and services designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being, including exercise classes, music therapy sessions, and outings to local attractions.

To learn more about Portway House Care Home or arrange a viewing, please contact us at info@portwayhouse.co.uk or 01684 573073. We look forward to welcoming you to our home and showing you first-hand the care and dedication that help us improve the lives of those in our care.