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
Mother's Day Concerto from Clare
Residents, family members and staff at Elm Bank care home all enjoyed a spectacular Mother’s Day concerto, performed live by singer Clare Care. It was so beautiful to see everyone so full of smiles and spending time with loved ones and with each other. Chef, Sophie prepared a spectacular table of refreshments for the live entertainment along with an afternoon tea for all to enjoy.
Intergenerational Reading
What a busy morning we had celebrating World Book Day, the bookshelves were bulging and our book worm residents were keen to get involved in World Book Day. It was such a fun packed day, where the residents were delighted to have the local school in to read. The children from St Thomas More, wore some spectacular costumes, and the reading was amazing. It was simply smiles all around.
Employee of the Month - February 2024
Residents and colleagues of Activities Coordinator; Tina Prosho have been congratulating her on receiving employee of the month for February 2024. Tina is the activities lead at Elm Bank care home and was nominated for her excellent promotion of our home through positive press and for introducing a wide variety of activities that enrich the lives for our residents.
Home Manager; Marvellous said, "Tina is a breath of fresh air who has embraced the activities coordinator role with such passion, she’s dedicated to leading the team and fulfilling our residents daily wishes. We hope Tina enjoys spending her £25 gift voucher, flowers and the recognition this award brings. Thank you Tina for all you do and your commitment to making a real difference within our home."
Norman the PAT Poodle
It was lovely to see Norman and Sandy his owner at the home again this week. Norman the Poodle is a PAT Dog, and the joy he brings to all our residents and staff is just amazing!
We will keep you posted on Norman and his visits, with some more wonderful pictures of the smiles on the faces of the residents, staff and visitors that he meets on his travels around the home.
Leap Year 21st Happy Birthday!
Yesterday we all wished Patricia a happy 21st Leap Day Birthday, with a lovely gift and a delicious home made birthday cake. Patricia, who was 84, was delighted to be celebrating her Leap Day birthday, making her just 21 years old.
Patricia was born in Liverpool on the 29th of February 1940, at one minute past midnight. Usually she would celebrate her birthday on the 28th of February, alongside her parents wedding anniversary. We surprised Patricia with a gift that made her smile after discovering she was a huge fan of a progressive rock and metal band known as the ‘Dream Theatre’ from the United States.
Patricia said, “I was completely surprised with my gift, after having a lovely day out with my family and then coming back to my book. I was on a video call to my friend at the time of opening my gift, who lives in America, I did not even know that the band had a book out. I have been to see the band over 60 times perform live, I used to follow all their tours around America”.
Bread Making
The residents have been busy with their bread making skills, enjoyment was had by all creating their wonderful rolls and loaves! Chef Jo was delighted to bake all the creations.
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.
