The home, part of Sandstone Care Group, welcomed a team from Rise, a national franchise delivering seated sports activities to older adults in care settings. The specially adapted sessions included versions of football, rugby and hockey, giving residents of all abilities the chance to join in.
Tracey Hartley, Home Manager at Longridge Hall, said: “At Longridge, we’re passionate about entertaining our residents and boosting their confidence. We achieve this through a regular programme of fun and engaging activities. The team from Rise brought a fantastic energy with their seated sports session, and everyone had a great time taking part.”
The Rise programme was co-founded by Rob Oyston, who developed the concept during his own recovery from a life-threatening illness. The activities have since been introduced in care homes across the UK, encouraging older adults to remain active in a safe and supportive way.
Residents at Longridge Hall formed two teams for the day and took part in a variety of light-hearted games before rounding off the session with a music quiz.
Tammy O’Donnell, Activities Coordinator at the home, said: “The residents had a brilliant time. The activities are adapted to suit their needs and give everyone the opportunity to take part, regardless of mobility. There was lots of laughter and even a bit of competitive spirit!”
Longridge Hall regularly hosts events, craft sessions and visits from groups like ZooLabs, which recently brought in snakes and other tropical animals to delight residents.
The home remains committed to keeping its residents active, engaged and connected with their community through meaningful and entertaining experiences.