Activities at Elm Bank Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Tina Prosho
Hello. I am Tina, I have been a team member at Elm Bank since 2023 and began my career as a Team Leader and was upskilled to Head of Care before moving my role to become Activities Coordinator.
I am passionate individual with vibrant character and my goal is all about life enriching activities that enhance the lives of our residents. I ensure that the entertainment is stimulating and is inclusive of all our residents no matter their challenges. It is important to me that our weekly calendar offers rich experiences with music from live entertainers, visits to various locations outside the home of interest, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities. We are a pet friendly home and fully support the benefits animal therapy can bring to the lives of our residents and welcome animals of all kinds to the home on a regular basis.
Getting to know our residents better is so important to me, and through regular family and friends’ meetings we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining Elm Bank that will make for a richer activities program to be developed. I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
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 Elm Bank Care Home
Intergenerational Reading
What a busy morning we had celebrating World Book Day, the bookshelves were bulging and our book worm residents were keen to get involved in World Book Day. It was such a fun packed day, where the residents were delighted to have the local school in to read. The children from St Thomas More, wore some spectacular costumes, and the reading was amazing. It was simply smiles all around.
Employee of the Month - February 2024
Residents and colleagues of Activities Coordinator; Tina Prosho have been congratulating her on receiving employee of the month for February 2024. Tina is the activities lead at Elm Bank care home and was nominated for her excellent promotion of our home through positive press and for introducing a wide variety of activities that enrich the lives for our residents.
Home Manager; Marvellous said, "Tina is a breath of fresh air who has embraced the activities coordinator role with such passion, she’s dedicated to leading the team and fulfilling our residents daily wishes. We hope Tina enjoys spending her £25 gift voucher, flowers and the recognition this award brings. Thank you Tina for all you do and your commitment to making a real difference within our home."
Norman the PAT Poodle
It was lovely to see Norman and Sandy his owner at the home again this week. Norman the Poodle is a PAT Dog, and the joy he brings to all our residents and staff is just amazing!
We will keep you posted on Norman and his visits, with some more wonderful pictures of the smiles on the faces of the residents, staff and visitors that he meets on his travels around the home.
Leap Year 21st Happy Birthday!
Yesterday we all wished Patricia a happy 21st Leap Day Birthday, with a lovely gift and a delicious home made birthday cake. Patricia, who was 84, was delighted to be celebrating her Leap Day birthday, making her just 21 years old.
Patricia was born in Liverpool on the 29th of February 1940, at one minute past midnight. Usually she would celebrate her birthday on the 28th of February, alongside her parents wedding anniversary. We surprised Patricia with a gift that made her smile after discovering she was a huge fan of a progressive rock and metal band known as the ‘Dream Theatre’ from the United States.
Patricia said, “I was completely surprised with my gift, after having a lovely day out with my family and then coming back to my book. I was on a video call to my friend at the time of opening my gift, who lives in America, I did not even know that the band had a book out. I have been to see the band over 60 times perform live, I used to follow all their tours around America”.
Bread Making
The residents have been busy with their bread making skills, enjoyment was had by all creating their wonderful rolls and loaves! Chef Jo was delighted to bake all the creations.
African Beats
Last week the residents enjoyed the wonderful sounds of the African Drums. Everyone learnt about the culture and traditions behind the instruments, even testing out their own musical talents. It was evident on all faces the joy this created for the afternoon.
Upcoming events
Monthly Church Service
Come and join in worship and singing with our residents, held in the home lounge every 4th Thursday of the month.
Dementia Sings Out
Dementia Sings out is a regular event for our residents at Elm Bank, all are welcome to attend at the Compass Church in Wellingborough.
