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
Keeping in Touch
Residents have been enjoying their daily calls with their loved ones. This is their way of communicating and seeing each other during the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Easter Creations
Residents got creative in recognition of Easter by creating and decorating their own bonnets, which they wore all of Easter Sunday.
Hair Pampering
Our activities staff treated residents to a hair pampering session due to us not being able to have our weekly hairdresser visit because of COVID-19. Residents were treated with fresh coffee and homemade cakes from our Head Chef while being pampered.
Take Care
A resident enjoyed nail care with a lavender oil hand massage.
Capel Le Ferne Spitfire Museum
Residents enjoyed reminiscing, which included dressing up and an interactive Spitfire display. Everyone had lots of fun on this trip!
Christmas Eve
Team members and residents at Ashminster House celebrated Christmas eve together. Staff members were dressed as Santa's elves and everyone had lots of fun.
