Activities at Laurel Bank Care Home
Activities are a fundamental part of a rich and varied lifestyle here at Laurel Bank Care Home, which is why we organise both physically and mentally stimulating social events for those we support. The weekly itinerary is ever-changing, and regularly includes art lessons, chair-based exercise, trips and visits from a variety of different animals, as well as one-to-one time for residents who prefer the peace and quiet. Our team actively tries to incorporate the hobbies and interests that are meaningful to residents into the activities schedule as encouragement to continue with much-loved pastimes.
Jaimy Lee Almond
Hi, my name is Jaimy Lee, and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Laurel Bank.
I have worked in the care home industry for over nine years. I started working at Laurel Bank in 2018 as a carer, and then, I was promoted to senior carer which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I moved over to activities in 2020, as I was asked to help out and help encourage residents to join in. During this, I realised how much fun it could be and chose to stay on and got promoted to Activities Coordinator.
I love my role as every day is different and I try to make sure the residents are happy and engage in meaningful activities, this also helps support the transition for new residents.
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 Laurel Bank Care Home
Hatching Chicks
We had Bowland farm come and visit us and show us a demonstration on how to hatch our own chicks. Bowland farm provided us with all the equipment and made this happen for the residents at Laurel Bank.
They have been so popular with residents, staff and even children. It was a fantastic experience that we would all try again.
Trips Out!
We have trips out weekly to Laurel Bank. We had a trip to Positive Futures in Lancaster.
The staff there were so welcoming and helpful and served us the most delicious cakes and told us all about the classes they do!
We will certainly be seeing them again.
St Patricks Day Celebrations
To start off Nutrition and hydration week, we had a global talking tea party and, because it’s St Patrick's Day, we had a St. Patrick's-themed afternoon tea!
We also had Bowland farm deliver eggs and all the equipment so we could hatch our own chickens. That definitely got us all talking at the tea party!
Baby Group
Laurel Bank care home, in Lancaster have recently started to host a regular intergenerational playgroup for residents and members of the local community, with the first one taking place this week.
This event takes place every Tuesday afternoon and will welcome a group of mums and their toddlers who live locally as well as carers with babies to enjoy music, games and activities with residents at the home.
Reggie Visits
We do enjoy our reminiscing afternoons and our Reggie visits at Laurel Bank. Reggie the Cava poo dog visits Laurel bank regularly.
Residents and family even staff are always glad to see Reggie he puts smiles on all their faces especially with his newly knitted hat knitted by the Queen of yarn
Boogie Bill
We had a wonderful afternoon of entertainment from Boogie Bill! It was lovely to have you back! We had a visit from activities assistant Lilah for the day while it is half-term!
She did an excellent job at helping us out. She definitely earned her week off.
