PROMOTION Decisions & choices hroughout life we have to make decisions on a regular basis; at home, at work and in our personal lives. Aswe get older, the type of decisions we have to make may feel more challenging: for example, not 'Which car shall I ensure that residents feel valued and that their opinions count. A recent example of putting this into practice is the development of our fledgling Residents Garden.The first planning meeting for the garden took place on a very chillyday at the end oflanuary when a group of staff and residents surveyed the chosen area. The planning committee for the garden is headed up by residents Peter, who is the Chairman, and Val, who is the Secretary. The project will be ongoing. but later in the year we'll be hold an official opening to celebrate the buy?" but 'Should I sill be drivingr The difficult decisions we make later in life can also change our lives substantially, for example what to do about retirement and care for the future. Having made the decision that Oak Hall Care Home is the place for them residents willfind that theirindividual achievement of everyone involved. Oak Hall provides a vibrant and stimulating environment which offers something for everyone. Not they like to get up, would they like a suggestions and requests made by all residents require nursing, some bath or a shower, what would they our residents, Recen activities ae purely residential, having decided li ke to eat from the varied menu, how have included chair yoga, a visit that Oak Hall would be a lovely many courses to have andwhetherto rom Hampshire Happy Hens and place to live, without the wories of choice remains all important here. Some of the choices residents make are parely personal:what time would enjoy a glass o wine too. Then how to taking part in the RSPH Big Garden maintaining a home and garden spend their day? Perhaps they have chosen to visit our hairdresser or birdwatchers across the nation. would like an appointment with our massage or foot health therapist, see our physiotherapist or hae a quiet has never worked, they all have Watchalong with thousands ofother Residents may come on a short or long stay. or for the specialist end o-life care we ofer. All are given as much choice how to spend their day Whether a resident has had a high powered career or perhaps aspossible. chat withour Chaplain. The extensive heir own opinions and a weatho To find out for yourself about and varied social engagement varied experience to call upon. That that life at Oak Hall can offer, programme, which ofers activities experience helps to enrich the lives please contact Karen Willilams on seven days per week, incorporates of everyone at Oak Hall where we 01428 744010.* Oak Hall Nursing Home, Wispers Lane, Haslemere, GU27 1AD