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
Therapy Dog ‘Bonnie’
Over the weeks residents have been bonding with our regular visitor Bonnie. Bonnie goes round to all the residents and loves all the fuss and of course the treats she gets from them. We can't wait for our next visit from Bonnie.
Employee of the Month - November 2022
The employee of the month for November is Angela! Angela has been awarded for her hard work and dedication to the home, residents and staff. Angela ensures the residents are happy and safe in their home. Well Done Angela, from everyone at Elm Bank Care Home.
Happy 100th Birthday 'John'
Today John was joined by his family to celebrate his 100th Birthday. It was such a special afternoon, we all sang Happy Birthday and finished the party with John's requested Banana Cake with extra cream. Happy Birthday John from everyone at Elm Bank Care Home.
Carpet Bowls Competition
Today we had round two of our Carpet Bowls Competition. This week it was Elm Bank against Thorndale, and what fun it was. Well done to the residents from Elm Bank for winning Round 2! We will see you in the Semi-Finals.
Nursery - Pizza Activity
This morning we had a visit from Abeona Warkton Nursery Kettering Northamptonshire who joined in with our morning food activity. We all worked together to make some pizzas for the residents to have for their evening meal. The pizzas were wonderfully made and had a variety of toppings.
100th Birthday Celebrations
Today we celebrated the 100th Birthday of Alfred. Family came to join Alfred's special day and together with his Wife had a wonderful afternoon with his family and finished it off with cake, handmade by our kitchen staff. Happy 100th Birthday Alfred, from everyone at Elm Bank Care Home.
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.
