Activities at Lindum House Care Home

Residents recently enjoyed a special surprise and a generous visit from the local Morrison’s in Beverley, who treated the residents and staff to 150 Easter Eggs. Residents and staff at the home were overwhelmed and so grateful for this wonderful and generous gift from all at Morrison’s, and it means so much, especially in these uncertain times.

Lindum House is helping to tackle any feelings of isolation during this period within their own community. Assistance for residents to use iPads, Skype, Facebook and Facetime is being encouraged and facilitated by care workers as a way to reach out to families, friends and loved ones during these isolating times. Residents have also been writing down their messages to share to their families in the traditional way of putting pen to paper!

Everyone put their aprons and thinking caps on as they decided what to bake. We chose to make fairy cakes under the watchful eye of resident, Diane, who led the group as they got to work on mixing the ingredients together. They were also joined by Abbie, a student at Beverley College, who visits the home regularl, and supported under Diane’s watchful eye. Once the cakes were baked, residents enjoyed eating them with their loved ones.

This activity took place before the COVID-19 lockdown.

Residents and colleagues at Lindum House were delighted to answer the door whilst playing their favourite game of bingo to accept a special delivery from their local TK Maxx in Kingswood, who were closing their doors temporarily due to the coronavirus. The bags were filled with delicious treats for residents and our hardworking, dedicated team.

On behalf of Lindum House, residents and colleagues would like to pass on their gratitude for being considered at this time of uncertainty, and hope everyone stays safe and well. 

To combat loneliness and isolation, residents of Lindum House joined the initiative, 'Postcards of Kindness', and are delighted when the postman delivers their mail. During the current coronavirus crisis, residents extended their social network to seek pen-pals of all ages reaching out to the nurseries, schools and members of the local community to remain connected.

Thank you Amie, aged 9, Eva, aged 4, brothers Blake and Rowan, aged 6 and 2, for adding a little colour and sunshine to our residents' day!

It is amazing how a simple letter, short story, poem or even a photo or drawing can brighten someone’s day. The residents of Lindum House will then reply as part of our busy social activity sessions.

We are happy to receive things via post, which can be sent to directly to the home, or you can email us directly to lindumhouse.activities@barchester.com.                                                                                                                                                                                 

Local resident, Ivy recently enjoyed a little care break at Lindum where she celebrated her birthday surrounded by staff and residents.  It was all eyes down as everyone played a fun-filled game of bingo before the homes chef, Mo presented Ivy with a home-made birthday cake.

As house was called, everyone settled back to enjoy a refreshing cup of tea and a slice of the delicious home-made cake.