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Activites 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. 

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Elaine Hilden

Elaine Hilden

Head of Lifestyle

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.

Celebrating life at Ashminster House Care Home

Stamp and coin collecting

Stamp and coin collecting

Continuing with hobbies and interests is very important here at Ashminster House.

One of our gentlemen collects stamps. We have asked the community to drop off any unused stamps to continue his hobby. Cyril is now educating our staff about old coins and what you could buy in the shops years ago.  

Sensory smells in the garden

Sensory smells in the garden

Our sensory garden is full of smells this time of year, from lavender, mint, rosemary, lemon grass and roses. Lissette has been observing one particular rose and has been awaiting the day it’s in bloom.

She said the aroma was a raspberry smell with a hint of sweet honey. Lissette showed a good memory and recall of making perfume out of petals as a child. 

A visit to the community Library

A visit to the community Library

A community friend of Ashminster house has set up a library where residents can choose their favourite book any time of the day. One of our residents expressed that choosing her own book on a weekly basis lifts her wellbeing and gives her a sense of purpose. 

Marion has now taken on the role of leading our reading a loud book club, which she is very proud of.

Trip to Godinton House

Trip to Godinton House

The sun and the flowers were all out on the trip to Godinton House. This trip was requested by one of our residents who is a keen gardener.

His knowledge of flowers and plants made his day very special as he mand most of the flowers out in bloom. 

Trip to see the Spitfires

Trip to see the Spitfires

Our Gentlemen’s club this month was held at the spit fire Museum at the top of Folkestone hill. They were shown around by a guide and were able to lay poppies on the memorial wall.

One of our residents expressed that the noise of the spit fire engine would stay with him forever.  

Singing on VE Day!

Singing on VE Day!

Residents enjoyed a fun-packed day celebrating VE day. 

The day started with a reminiscing session with wartime items where residents shared stories of where they were on that day.

In the afternoon, residents were entertained with a wartime sing a long. Our amazing chef served a lovely buffet with a glass of Pimms.

Janet leads the way for the WOW opening

Janet leads the way for the WOW opening

The Mayor of Ashford opened our new memory lane community. Janet, our resident Ambassador, was very proud to lead the Mayor the way to cut the ribbon.

Residents , staff, families and the community enjoyed an delicious buffet created by our amazing catering team.

Trip to the chocolate shop for Easter!

Trip to the chocolate shop for Easter!

The Lindt chocolate shop at the outlet welcomed residents to a chocolate feast from dark chocolate to strawberry and champagne.

Pauline a chocaholic was in her element tasting the variety of easter eggs.

World Health Day

World Health Day

To celebrate World health day residents enjoyed a fruit tasting platter prepared by our talented chef.

Fruit juices and homemade fruit smoothies were served too, followed by a fruit and veg quiz!
 

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Stamp and coin collecting

Continuing with hobbies and interests is very important here at Ashminster House.

One of our gentlemen collects stamps. We have asked the community to drop off any unused stamps to continue his hobby. Cyril is now educating our staff about old coins and what you could buy in the shops years ago.  

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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

English National Ballet
Together With Music
Blenheim Palace
Oomph!
NAPA
Bloomin Haus
Vegetarian For Life
Sea Life Trust - Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Historic Environment Scotland
Five Sisters Zoo
Damian Bailey Photography

Life enrichment

With us, it's all about making every day meaningful for our residents. We do this through our Life Enrichment programme, designed to suit the needs of each person in our care, and support individuals in retaining their joy, purpose and life skills for as long as possible. We offer a range of daily activities for individuals to get involved in, whether that's socially as part of a group, solo or with a team member, ensuring everyone receives the support that adds enrichment to their life.

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