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 my name is Tina and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Elm Bank Care Home.
I joined Elm Bank in May 2023 as a Team Leader soon becoming the Head of Care before moving to the role of Activities Coordinator and leading the team in January 2024. My passion is to provide life enriching activities that enhance the lives of our residents.
By providing entertainment that is not only stimulating but person-centred. 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, 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
Time for a Cuppa!
This year Elm Bank joined in with Time for a Cuppa Cake Sale to raise money for Dementia UK. There were a variety of cakes on display and we had a visit from Railway Children Nursery who enjoyed picking up some cakes to enjoy for their snack.
International Nurses Day
To celebrate International Nurse’s Day we surprised our District Nurse’s with some ‘Thank You’ gives to show appreciation for all the support and care they give to the residents.
VE Day
E Day is an event that’s vital for us to commemorate. We held a moments silence to remember those who battles and lost their lives during WWII. We celebrated the day by listening to our favourite war time songs. In the afternoon we enjoyed some War time treats and red, white and blue cupcakes.
Flower Arranging
The residents on Blossom Trail enjoy getting creative doing some flower arranging and creating some flower displays to be displayed between all the communities.
Railway Children Nursery
e had a special visit from Railway Children Nursery who came up to Elm Bank Care Home to wave and chat to the residents. Railway Children Nursery brought lots of Eater treats for everyone to enjoy. The children created some beautiful handmade cards which were displayed in our reception area.
Easter Cheer
This year for Easter we wanted to bring some Easter cheer to those who’s Easter may have looked differently. Elm Bank, together with the support from staff, relatives and friends of Elm Bank donated Easter eggs, toys, crafts and lots of Easter treats to Skylark Ward, which is a Children’s Ward at Kettering General Hospital.
Upcoming events
Monthly Community Café
Come along to our dementia friendly café 'Third Monday each month' from 2.30pm-4.00pm, meet with friends, enjoy light refreshments and a variety of activities.
Community Games Afternoon
We're welcoming our local community, families, and friends for a lovely weekly get-together.Join us every Thursday from 2-3.30pm for board games, floor games, and more!
Blue Light Breakfast
If you are part of the Emergency Services please drop by and have breakfast on us. The last Friday of the month 07.30am to 11.00am.
