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
Intergenerational Storytime
Thank you to Abeona Warkton Nursery Kettering Northamptonshire for coming in yesterday to visit our residents on Blossom Trail. The residents loved interacting with the children, reading them stories and listening to them chat and sing. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Employee of the Month - December 2022
Congratulations to Vicky for being awarded Employee of the Month for December. Vicky is part of our Housekeeping Team and works hard to ensure the residents rooms and communal areas are kept clean and safe for the residents. Thank you Vicky for all your hard work and dedication.
Art Class
Residents had a visit from Honorata for another Art Class. This time they were making festive decorative pieces, using a variety of paint and craft supplies to give it that Christmas feeling. Residents have then decorated the home with their masterpieces.
Christmas Day at Elm Bank
Merry Christmas to all our friends, family and visitors of Elm Bank Care Home. Today we had a wonderful day of celebrations, each community got together and opened their presents from Elm Bank and Dunelm. Followed by Christmas Dinner and music. Everyone had such a festive day surrounded by family and friends. We'd like to say a massive Thank You to everyone who joined in with Dunelm Kettering | Community Support Delivering Joy this year. The residents were overwhelmed with joy opening their gifts.
Christmas Concert
Thank you to Grange Primary Academy & Nursery for inviting us to come along to your Christmas Carols last week. The residents had so much fun and enjoyed listening to the children, the evening was finished off with some tasty treats.
Scouts Visit
We recently had a visit from 1st Kettering Beavers who came to sing some Christmas Carols to the residents. They handed out the Christmas wreaths they made and cards which 1st Kettering Cubs beautifully decorated for the residents. Thank you to all the Beavers who came along and sang for our residents.
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.
