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
Easter
This Easter we had an Alice in Wonderland themed tea party. The residents and staff were invited to dress up as Alice in Wonderland characters and enjoyed a fun filled Easter egg hunt and afterwards everyone enjoyed some Alice in Wonderland treats.
Celebrating the Olympics
Residents and staff all got involved in the Elm Bank Winter Olympics. Everyone enjoyed a variety of games, allowing for all abilities to participate. Maintenance created our own Olympic Flame which our Resident Ambassador took around the home.
Magic Table
Our Memory Lane Communities have been enjoying spending time using the Magic Table. Residents like to play their favourite games, including, Snakes and Ladders; Bubble Popping and Ice Hockey.
Comic Relief
To help raise money for Comic Relief residents and staff were invited to wear Red or Comic Relief themed clothes. Residents then enjoyed an afternoon having a bake off. Residents got to decorate cupcakes and biscuits and added some cherries as Red Noses.
Gingerbread House Day
We enjoyed having a Gingerbread Bake Off in celebration of Gingerbread House Day. Willow Walk and Blossom Trail residents have been working hard on decorating their gingerbread men and getting him ready for judging and tasting with an afternoon tea.
Christmas Celebrations
Elm Bank residents had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the festive celebrations. Beryl has been making the most of her Christmas present, planting her Iris bulbs with Kerrie and watching the grow over the weeks.
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.
