Norton House care home residents getting active this spring

Residents and colleagues at Norton House care home in Westminster celebrated the benefits of being active and encourage residents, colleagues and the wider nation to find the joy of moving this spring. 

Residents, colleagues and guests took part in a Zest Wellbeing workout alongside Helen Core, National Wellbeing Manager at Anchor, showing that movement can be inclusive, enjoyable and beneficial no matter your fitness level, age or ability. The event was also attended by Sarah Jones, Chief Executive at Anchor, who enjoyed getting involved in the workout and meeting our residents and colleagues.

Felicia Imafidon, Manager at Norton House care home, says: 

We had such a great time celebrating movement at the event! Keeping fit and active in later life is so important and we hope the actions of residents and colleagues across Anchor locations will encourage the public to join in and find some joyful movement this spring!

As well as the event at Norton House, colleagues and residents have been showing the nation how it’s done through their inclusive #MoveIntoMarch initiative across England. Having clocked up an impressive 1,397 hours of activity during March by finding fun ways to get active – from our own Zest and Be Active workout series to sociable walks and talks – Anchor is urging the nation to get active to benefit their wellbeing.

Helen Core, Wellbeing Manager, says:

Supporting our residents to enjoy movement in later life is something we champion here at Anchor – we see the benefits first-hand every day. This is just one example of how our colleagues make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. As England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, we’re also in a great position to nurture and support colleagues.

Our Zest Wellbeing programme is one of the ways we support our residents’ wellbeing, through inclusive movements that everyone can enjoy. This spring, we’re encouraging the public to join in and show us how they’re getting moving on social media.

Get involved by posting pictures of you being active on Twitter and tagging @AnchorLaterLife so we can see what you get up to!

For inspiration look at the hashtag #MoveIntoMarch or visit anchor.org.uk/moveintomarch to see how our residents and colleagues have been getting moving.

For more information on Norton House care home click here.