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.
Fairview House Activities Team
Chloe, Cecilia and Veronica make up our fantastic Activities Team here at Fairview House.
They develop and oversee an active living programme for each resident, which encourages mobility, social contact, independence and fun. Each and every person can thrive and live to their full potential with no day ever being the same. They bring great enthusiasm and spark to the home and have one passion, which is to deliver an amazing and vibrant activities programme to cater to all tastes and abilities.
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
Fairview House Welcomes the British Sugar Craft Guild
Staff and residents at Fairview House Care Home in Aberdeen have invited neighbours and friends from the local community to their Daffodil Tea Party hosted by the fabulous ladies from the ‘British Sugar Craft Guild’
Residents and guests from within the local community came together to chat over tea or coffee and homemade cakes provided by the British Sugar Craft Guild, against the backdrop of the colourful yellow daffodils.
Boogie in the Bar
Residents from Fairview House visited Mains of Scotstown, in Bridge of Don Aberdeen to enjoy their first Boogie in the Bar.
Taking place on the 3rd Monday of the month, an event organised for senior citizens, people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s. People in isolation or anyone who is lonely and needs someone to chat to. A hot meal is also provided.
Fairview Care Home residents had a wonderful time and danced away the afternoon.
Welcoming The Puppet Gang
Residents and guests at Fairview House Care Home in Danestone Aberdeen enjoyed an afternoon of fun with a music and puppet performance that took place at the home. The Puppet Gang performed a selection of classic hits including Lois Armstrong, What a Wonderful World.
Residents joined in with the singing, and clapped along as the puppeteer performed with several puppets including Charlie Chaplain and Elvis.
General Manager, Fiona Torrie said, “Our residents and guests had a wonderful day singing along with the wonderful performers. We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Fairview House as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites!”
Master Florist Tutorial
Across our homes we had a fantastic time joining, Kathryn Delve, Master Florist, for a Valentine’s-inspired live virtual flower arranging demonstration. Kathryn shared brilliant and creative ways to decorate our tables with beautiful flowers that are sure to make your heart swoon!
Those participating in this virtual event put their skills to the test and followed along with some amazing creations of their own. Residents truly enjoyed the experience.
Medical Detection Dogs
Across our services residents had a fantastic time during a special live virtual event, led by Emilia from Medical Detection Dogs. Emilia took us on a journey to discover how the organisation began training dogs to support people with complex health conditions, saving their lives on a daily basis.
Using their amazing sense of smell, these dogs can identify odour changes emitted prior an episode and alert the person to take preventative action.
We were introduced to the wonderful dogs and the science behind the sniff. It was a delightful experience for everyone, especially our canine-loving residents.
Big Quiz of the Year
All over the country our care homes and hospitals linked up for Barchester’s Big Quiz of the year!
Residents tested their knowledge with a variety of questions, from historical humdingers and musical musings to pictorial puzzlers and connective conundrums.
Everyone who participated had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Upcoming events
November
The leaves are falling, and November is calling. Check out our upcoming activities for the month.
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
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.
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 Lane Café
Join us every first Wednesday of the month for our memory lane cafe
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.
