Activities at Elm Bank Care Home
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.
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 Elm Bank Care Home
Special Treat - Afternoon Tea
In most homes, including Elm Bank, the tea trolley comes everyday around 3pm with tea, coffee, cake and biscuits for all to enjoy. However, when a group of ladies request 'something different' Chef Sharntelle couldn't resist and decided to prepare them a traditional 'Afternoon Tea' complete with finger sandwiches, fresh fruit and scrumptious cakes.
The ladies were invited to one of our quiet lounges to be waited on just like at the Ritz by the Bluebell care team. As you can see from their happy faces they all thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience having a good old catch up and plenty of giggles. So much so they've declared it should happen at least once a month going forward!
Happy 103rd Birthday 'Doris'
Please join us in sending all the very best birthday wishes to the beautiful 'Doris' who celebrated turning 103 on 10th September. Doris is a delightful lady, much loved by everyone at Elm Bank. She spent the day receiving visits from many family and friends with her beaming smile brightening the room for all to see.
Happy birthday to another Elm Bank Centenarian that does not look her age!
Arts & Crafts
This Week at Elm Bank some of the residents have been creating some art work to display. From Knitting little blankets in Knitting Club to making some beautiful patterns in Art Club. Carol says she enjoys knitting club and she cannot wait to see the finished blankets.
Joint Birthday Celebrations
On August 29th we celebrate not one but two beautiful ladies' birthdays! Fiona, or as we like to call her 'little Miss Speedy' turned 96 and music loving Jane; 71. We hope you enjoy the freshly made cakes and have the happiest of birthday's ladies from all at Elm Bank.
Empathy Dolls
Today on Daisy Lane some of the residents enjoyed spending time with the homes empathy dolls. There is evidence showing that the use of Empathy dolls can be particularly helpful for those who may not be engaging with others, or who are restless, distressed or anxious, improving their well-being and ability to communicate.
Our lovely ladies took great pleasure in getting to know the dolls, naming them ‘Geraldine and Olivia’ and chatting about their own children.
Happy 102nd Birthday 'Fabulous Fred'
Happy 102nd Birthday to the fabulous 'Fred' who seems to look younger every year!
As we gathered together in the gardens of Elm Bank, Fred and his lovely wife Kathleen and son Peter were treated to a rendition of Happy Birthday from staff, friends and fellow residents.
Head Chef Sharntelle knew exactly what to add to his cake to make it just perfect, his favourite chocolate bar... 'Cadbury Flakes'. Keep smiling our super centenarian Fred, we hope you enjoyed your little surprises.
Upcoming events
Christmas Tombola
We kindly ask for Tombola donations, these can be brought into the Care Home and left at reception or passed to any staff member.
Closing Date 9th December
Support Your Local Foodbank
Elm Bank continually strives to support the local community, we are collecting food donations for the local Food Bank. You can help by dropping of your donations at the Care Home.
Exercise Class every Fortnight
There are many health benefits to gentle exercising, strength, balance and energy. Why not come and try out at our free exercise class, every other Wednesday. All welcome.
Dementia Cafe at Elm Bank
The Dementia café is open to all, providing support, fun and friendship to those living with dementia and to their carers in a safe and relaxed entertaining environment.
