Activities at Fairview House Care Home
Our Activities Coordinators create a weekly planner that consists of a variety of activities, which caters to all residents' needs as best as possible. The most popular activities are bingo, which we host twice a week, flower arranging and weekly visits from Vinnie our pet therapy dog. Residents also enjoy minibus trips in the nicer weather and we attend a concert every month. We are also involved in the Council Well-being Team, which keeps us up-to date with upcoming events within the community and provides interesting ideas for activities we can try in the home.
Throughout the year, we host various special events, including themed open days and summer and winter fetes that people in our local communities are welcome to join us for. We also have monthly church services with Rev. Ann from Danestone Congregational Church, which is open to loved ones as well.
Chloe Garvie
Chloe has been a part of the Fairview House the since spring of 2024 and quickly became a much valued of the team, She began her time in the home as a Care Assistant before finding her calling as the an Activities Coordinator.
She speaks with warmth and enthusiasm about how the home fills her with purpose, how much she enjoys spending time with the residents, making them smile, getting to know them and knowing that everyday she is making a difference enriching the residents lives.
Away from the home Chloe enjoys knitting, going for walks and hiking.
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 Fairview House Care Home
Birthday celebrations
One of the residents at Fairview care home, celebrated a very special birthday this month 80 years young and staff presented the birthday girl, Kathleen with cards and gifts before everyone joined together in singing the birthday girl a rousing rendition of happy birthday.
Play your cards right
Keeping active, having social interactions and being mentally stimulated is very important to residents at Fairview. Residents recently enjoyed a play your cards right competition in a recent games afternoon.
As part of the homes life enrichment programme, the team includes firm favourites in the homes calendar with fun filled adapted games that they have played over the years in a safe environment.
Residents enjoy Reminiscence session
Residents of Fairview enjoyed a reminiscence session with guest speaker, Alan Johnstone. Alan speaks to the residents through zoom and flicks through past times of Aberdeen city. This particular session was about Aberdeen beach. A much loved place by Aberdonians. The residents loved it!
Exercising the body and mind
Keeping active, having social interactions and being mentally stimulated is very important to Residents at Fairview. Residents enjoy the popular music to movement sessions.
As part of the homes life enrichment programme, the activities coordinators include firm favourite’s in the homes calendar with fun-filled adapted games that they played over the years in a safe environment!
Family visit brings joy
Fairview residents enjoy socially distanced visits in the homes garden. Fairview residents are enjoying reconnecting with their loved ones through socially distanced visits. The home is able to create a safe environment for the residents it’s been wonderful to see families reunited once again
Bird business
Jack and Vera are continuing to be trained. They have had a fun filled month. We have been letting them out for “flying sessions” which residents love to see. Sometimes they have too much fun and refuse to go back into their cage! Thankfully we have our residents nearby to lure them into their cage with a tasty treat!
Upcoming events
June
Join us in June and take a peek at our life enrichment and community events coming soon to our home.
Dessert and Prosecco
Join us on the 7th July as we go al-fresco for our dessert and prosecco afternoon.
Future Financial Planning Seminar
We have teamed up with local solicitors, from Ledingham Chalmers Solicitors, to provide useful information and practical advice and answer any queries you may have.
July
Take a peek at our upcoming life enrichment and community events coming in July.
Beer and Music Festival
Join us on Wednesday 31st July for our homes 'Beer and Music' festival
Professional Open Morning
Calling all professionals! Join us for our open morning on Wednesday 7th August and meet like minded and fellow professionals.
Well-being Coffee Morning
Join us on Tusday 8th August from 10.30am as we welcome special guest speaker Justine Dunbar from SAMH Aberdeen.
Movie Club
Every night from 6pm join our residents for our daily movie club featuring a movie matinee performance.
Respite- Are you looking for a extra care break?
If you are looking for a little care break for yourself or a little care break pop in and see what we have to offer.
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
We recognise the special impact that volunteers can make on the day to day lives of our residents. If you would like more information we'd love to hear from you.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
We offer a warm welcome and a hot drink any time you need one - to all emergency services personnel, police, ambulance, district nurses - pop in any time!
Memory Cafe
We warmly welcome you to join us on the first Wednesday for our Memory Cafe as we welcome carers and loved ones from the community who have been touched by dementia.
