Activities at Ashminster House Care Home
Activities at Ashminster are based on residents' life histories. We host music workshops and encourage participation in a number of other activities, including gentle exercise, bingo and gardening. Monthly live singers entertain everyone with music from the 50s, 60s and 70s and residents are encouraged to interact with the musical instruments. Sensory sessions with fibre optic lights and touch & feel blankets are provided, which can be calming to those living with dementia. Residents participate in cooking sessions and enjoy the aromas of bread, scones and cakes - and, of course, sampling the finished product over a cuppa! We promote family values at Ashminster, and those we support can enjoy reminiscing about family events in the past, including weddings and previous occupations.
Elaine Hilden
I have worked at Ashminster House since 2003, first as a carer then progressing to activities coordinator, which has know as 'Head of Lifestyle'. I have a wealth of experience in my role, as well as NVQs in Health and Social Care, Activities in the Care Setting and Dementia.
I am passionate about fulfilling residents' lives by getting to know each individual with a person-centred approach, learning about their experiences and helping them to express themselves, such as through reminiscing with items of old.
My interests outside of work include antiques, dogs and spending time with my family.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Ashminster House Care Home
Our very own mobile library
Here at Ashminster House residents have been missing going to the library, so Gary our handy man has made a VW mobile library on wheels which visits residents in their bedrooms.
Community Litter Picking
Residents and staff at Ashminster House have been working hard in the community litter picking around the area. The local Ashford council supplied our residents with grabbers, bags, and high vis jackets. We were praised by passers-by who gave us waves and cheers.
Charity Shop
On International Charity day our chef made lovely cupcakes which were then delivered to The sue Ryder Charity shops in the community.
Knitting
One of our residents has been working hard knitting hats for the William Harvey hospitals baby unit. This takes place in our knitting club which is held twice a month.
International Beer day
On international beer day residents tasted different beers from Europe along with a quiz on pubs old and new of Ashford.
Keeping Fit
Residents improving their physical wellbeing in a keep fit session with bands which is held weekly.
