Social contact and sensory stimulation is what makes all of us feel alive…
As we age, most older adults experience some level of sensory loss, often on more than one level. In addition to this, social isolation is very common in older people, and has been particularly challenging for many following the impact of Coronavirus restrictions.
Activities at Terry’s Place are therefore designed to stimulate the senses, evoke positive memories, share stories, fun and meaningful experiences together.
Equally, our experienced team recognises that an ‘activity-led’ format won’t work for everyone… and so our warm and friendly space allows for visitors to relax in a comfortable space where you can soak up the atmosphere and take things at your own pace.
That’s what Terry would have wanted!
Our experienced facilitators may offer any of the following activities from week to week: take a look at our regularly updated Timetable for more details.
At Terry’s Place there is a range of activities to dip into and enjoy:
Terry Senn
Available by appointment:
Activities will be reviewed and developed over time in partnership with guests, their families and friends.
Terry’s Place aims to have up to 15 visitors at any one time to provide the optimum experience for our guests. Our space is fully accessible for all abilities.
There’s always something for everybody happening at Terry’s Place. And whilst no one day or week might be the same, here’s an example of what to expect during a typical week:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Arrive / drop off | Arrive / drop off | Arrive / drop off | Arrive / drop off | Arrive / drop off |
| 09:00 - 10:30 | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | Music & movement | Arts & crafts | Reminiscence & stories | Music therapy | Crafts and gardening |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Lunch / hot meal | Lunch / hot meal | Lunch / hot meal | Lunch / hot meal | Lunch / hot meal |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Chair Yoga | Singing & poetry | Games Dominoes / Crosswords | Skittles, target games, team games | Chair exercise |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Tea & cake tasting | Tea & cake tasting | Tea & cake tasting | Tea & cake tasting | Tea & cake tasting |
| 16:00 to 16:30 | Leave / pick up | Leave / pick up | Leave / pick up | Leave / pick up | Leave / pick up |
Terry’s Place has the capacity to support up to 20 visitors, although we aim to have no more than 15 visitors at any one time in order to provide an optimum sensory experience for our guests.
We are located just off the main roundabout at Westhampnett, there is ample parking for visitors and family.
Terry’s Place is laid out over 2,500 square feet on the ground floor (level access). Our facilities comprise:
