Activities at Fountains Care Home

This was such an exciting experience to have within our home. Our residents straight away were captured with interest in learning more about looking after the eggs which we hoped would hatch for us. Here at fountains care home look was on our side and the beautiful chicks showed themselves. I am happy to report that our chicks have gained lots of attention from everyone who comes to visit us. They have been named Nugget, Fluff, Cluck, Minx and Chirpy. We have had lots of reminiscing from our residents sharing all the stories about keeping chickens at home. “When I was younger my mother kept and old stove which she used to keep the chicks in to help them stay warm. I always find it funny how times have changed and we wouldn’t dare think to do that now” laughed Joy (resident).

Another fantastic gathering of our residents with their family and friends. We had so much on offer for everyone to come along and join in. We were able to create Easter bonnets, go on a egg hunt in the garden, decorate biscuits and meet the Easter rabbit, who was bouncing around our home handing out special Easter egg treats.

Here at Fountains we have been discussing the importance of keeping oneself healthy and how we can helps support you in taking those steps. We had a survey in which are residents shared with us their favourite fruits. With this information our activity coordinator created a fruitful surprise with a wide variety of fruits in which we created healthy snacks and shakes. Our residents, really enjoyed this experience, commenting in the bright colours and beautiful tastes. “This does take me back, every time I have strawberries, it reminds me of my brother and I Foraging the farmers field” Giggled resident.

A wonderful surprise trip to our local sea life centre. This was an amazing experience for some of our residents with dementia, they were captivated by the different domains in which they could explore. This whole sensory session allowed them to unwind, relax, and learn more about the beautiful creature under the sea.

A fascinating time here at Fountains care home. We had the beautiful birds of prey come along and visit our residents. This was an activity to expand on the interest shown by our residents regarding National bird week, were we explored nature in our gardens. This was an exciting time in which are residents were able to come along and learn more about their lifestyles, everyone was given the opportunity to hold and touch them.

“Wow, this was an amazing experience. I’ve never thought that I would have an opportunity like this to get up and close to this snowy owl” praised Jenny Residents.

An exciting time when we have visitors come to our home, though these visitors are a little different. Thank you for Debbie and Mia for bringing in your reptile pets, they were a fantastic hit!! Our residents couldn’t get enough of them, from “Draco” the bearded dragon to “Lenny” the Tortoise, they were explored and enjoyed by all.