Activities at Meadowbeck Care Home

Some of our residents filled the afternoon with laughter and a little friendly competition, playing a few rounds of dominoes. 

Our dominoes club is always very popular with both residents and their friends visiting, a great way for friendships to be formed. 

After almost 35 years of continuous service much-loved Nurse, Janet has decided to retire. Staff and residents at the home sent Janet off in style with cards and flowers to thank her for many years of dedication. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of working with Janet, everyone is delighted of the news that Janet has taken on a new role at the home in joining our activities team.

During her time at Meadowbeck, Janet worked as a Registered Nurse on both days and nights and was an NVQ Assessor for a number of years at the home, before going externally.

Janet said: “Meadowbeck Care Home is like a family to me and I am so excited to be joining the activities team, where I get to make lots more fun memories with our residents.”
 

What could be better on a cold February day? Staff and residents had a fantastic time celebrating National Pizza Day on February 9th hosting a pizza party, a brilliant excuse to sample lots of delicious, warming pizza!

Overseen by head chef Raouf, staff and residents experimented with many different types of toppings and flavour combinations - from the exotic, to the classic and everything in between! Some people controversially added pineapple, others preferred spicier options, and some stuck to a good old Margherita.  Many people tried a folded Calzone pizza for the first time or branched out with a creamy base instead of tomato. Everyone ate their fill and declared National Pizza Day a triumph!

Celebrations have been in full swing at Meadowbeck as one of its residents reaches her 95th birthday in style. Mary was joined by all her family and friends who travelled far and wide to celebrate her special day at her birthday party. There were bubbles a plenty as the prosecco flowed, along with party food and a delicious birthday cake.

Mary was born in Kirby Grindalythe to William and Ada, the youngest of 10 children, Mary has always loved music and likes a good party and since coming to Meadowbeck Care Home, is enjoying a new chapter of her life, and continues to party with all her friends in the home.

The birthday girl, said: “I have had a lovely day and feel very special with all my beautiful flowers and cards, singing and dancing keeps me feeling 21”.

The Rainbow Table is a versatile digital platform that uses all kinds of interactive games and apps to connect people with each other, their family members and friends, all while stimulating movement and cognitive activity. The Rainbow Table can be used individually or as a group, residents are invited to play all kinds of games, take part in activities and classes, quizzes, brain training and sensory apps, connect with others via Zoom, watch films and TV programmes, listen to music, the possibilities really are endless.  

It is a great way to spark discussions, get everyone up and dancing, debating, reminiscing, the Rainbow Table is rapidly becoming everyone’s favourite piece of kit.

Residents at Meadowbeck celebrated International Flower Day, which takes place on January 19th.

International Flower Day promotes the psychological boost that flowers can give to people. From growing and nurturing plants and flowers, to gifting flowers to show love and appreciation, and sometimes just the simple act of admiring their beauty – flowers have the power to make someone’s day.