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.
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 Laurel Bank Care Home
The King was in the building!
We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at laurel Bank cinema! We watched the new Elvis Presley residents loved every minute of it and even sung along! We had hot dogs, popcorn and delicious strawberry milkshakes! We shall look forward to the next cinema afternoon!
Remembering the Queen
In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we took the time to commemorate her and pay our tributes to the Royal Family.
In loving memory of the Queen, we created our own Memorial Area with flowers, a photo of the Queen and a book for messages to be written, which staff, residents, families and friends can visit anytime and sign their condolences
For many of our residents, the Queen represented comfort, hope and peace over the past seven decades of her sovereignty, and she will be sorely missed.
Dementia shop visit
Today defying Dementia shop visited us with a wide range of male and female clothing for the residents to buy! Residents treated themselves to new outfits then enjoyed refreshments after it was like being in town shopping! Brilliant day thank you! #defyingdementia
Beautiful bouquets
Our homes had a fantastic time joining members of the Wallace Collection for an amazing sensory session.
During the live virtual experience, our residents explored one of the museum’s most beautiful Dutch flower paintings and learnt new drawing techniques.
We cannot wait to put our creative skills to a test and produce beautiful paintings of our own.
Everyone enjoyed the lovely talk, we all had lots of fun and it’s given us plenty of ideas.
A fond farewell
After almost 18 years of continuous service at Laurel Bank Care Home, in Lancaster, much-loved Care Practitioner, Lois Crowe has decided to say goodbye.
Staff and residents at the home sent Lois off in style with afternoon tea and presents to thank her for many years of dedication. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of Lois and she will be sadly missed.
During her time at Laurel Bank, Lois has worked her way up from being a Care Assistant, to later on a Senior Carer and then taking the role of Care Practitioner. Lois was always so supportive of her colleagues and made sure they were thanked for all that they did she even took part in the tour de Barchester to support the activities team and raise money for the home.
Keeping the mind active
It's been a fun day of quizzes and crosswords here at Laurel Bank! It's always good fun to catch up with friends and get together over quizzes and a cup of tea!
Upcoming events
Coffee Morning - Every Tuesday
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us and make new friends - all welcome.
