Activities at Elgar Court Care Home

It's been a trifle wet around Malvern and not very enjoyable for all, but our new 'residents' love the water!As well as new residents joining our home over the last few months, we have some new additions to our family! We have introduced a mini aquarium to our sensory wellbeing suite, that provides a wonderful calming environment for residents who just wanting to relax and have some quiet time - something we all relate to.

Our Home has started to prepare for Remembrance day on 11 November this year, with residents creating their own poppy fields to remember those who have lost their lives to ensure the liberty of this country. Groups of residents have been recycling the medication paper cups into poppies, and as you can see their are delightful and made with love. As usual, it’s very social, with laughter and chatter throughout the sessions with a beautifully crafted poppies waiting to be ‘planted’ outside our home.
National celebrations and family-friendly events are just some of the ways that we ensure the residents at Elgar Court remain connected with their loved ones and the wider community. Please do drop by over the next few weeks and see these Poppy wonders, and do join us for coffee and donate to the Poppy Appeal why you are here.
 

We are very excited to welcome two wonderful, well mannered young men from Malvern College, who will spend time with our residents over the next few months. Theodore and Alistair are currently studying at this prestigious international school, and also undertaking their Gold Duke of Edinburgh award.Theodore and Alistair, have been spending time hearing memories and sharing life experiences of residents and of their own lives. From listening to Ken talking about his time coaching Olympic runner Peter Radford and having tea with the late Queen, to playing Qwirkle with residents, the boys are popular new guests to our home.At Elgar Court, no day is ever the same, and we know that intergenerational activity is hugely beneficial to all involved as it encourages communication and social skills. It helps young adults to develop empathy, care and kindness, helping them to understand and talk more positively about ageing and older people.

On Friday 27 September, our home was one of many venues across the UK which hosted the annual Macmillan Coffee morning to raise money to support specialist nurses to care for those being treated for cancer.We welcomed guests from our community to enjoy the scrumptious cakes made by our chef Mel and home made delights brought in by local well wishers. The generosity from residents, their families and guests raised over £200, and we are truly grateful we can pass this onto the Macmillan cancer charity!Over coffee, tea and cakes, everyone chatted with friends old and new, whilst being entertained by local musician Dartangnan. And our wonderful resident Jenny, loved being a 'Barista' for the morning!!At Elgar Court, we love hosting events that we can open up to our relatives, friends and the wider community. Life at Elgar Court is about being part of the local community and enjoying life long hobbies whilst also exploring new experiences.

We are holding onto summer for as long as we can at our home! Residents really enjoy al fresco dining and the other day was no exception. Making the most of the fine weather - and the last of the summer sunshine, we headed off with our Deputy Manager Liz for a picnic in Priory Park in Malvern and a walk around the beautiful grounds.