My dad was apprehensive about coming to Time Out so we attended a taster session together and even after this short session he wanted to go back. The staff are caring, supportive and use humour with him, which he thoroughly enjoys. The activities planned are wonderful, tying in with themed days, national events or celebrating special focus days. The staff regularly plan external visitors who provide sessions of dancing, singing, gentle exercises, and a variety of interesting craft activities. Many of these activities I was unsure if my dad would want to get involved with or enjoy, but he absolutely loves them!
A fabulous, two course, home cooked meal is provided, along with snacks and drinks throughout the day, which dad will often say he cannot remember the meal but he always enjoys it.
For us as a family, it gives us knowledge that dad not only has a safe place to go during the day, he is so well looked after and is cared for and has a range of activities to continue to keep his mind and body active. For dad, when we pick him up, he will often not be able to remember what he has done that day, however he remembers how he feels and will always say that he loves going to his club and each time he goes it gets better. Dad often says, "I don't know who found this place, but it's one of the best things you've done." To us, that is the best recommendation we could have.
