Activities at Mount Vale Care Home

Dr David Hughes, our home ambassador, has been getting involved with lots of our community events. 'Dr David' (as he likes to be called) has recently welcomed the local fire service into the home for a coffee and a chat. 

He has also been working with the Hambleton & Richmondshire pupil referral service. The young students have been coming into the home, along with their tutors, and meeting our residents, which they all really enjoy.

The youngsters are hosting different events around the town and are helping us to fundraise for a ‘Tovertafel’ magic interactive table. On this occasion, Dr  David visited the school, where pupils asked questions regarding his career and even baked his favourite fruit cake!

The children were also interested in Dr David’s work as an anaesthetist, and they invited him to visit their school and give him a look around. All the children came to see Dr David when he arrived and enjoyed asking questions about his life and career, and were fascinated.

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A combination of music and exercise has put a smile on residents' faces at Mount Vale, as General Manager, Helen Lewis, got involved with their weekly chair exercise held by ‘Mr Motivator’. 

Residents were very enthusiastic throughout the session and commented on how great it was to laugh and smile whilst keeping fit. Everyone was rewarded for their efforts with healthy snacks and refreshments.

General Manager, Helen Lewis said: “Seated exercise is such a great way to improve our Resident’s wellbeing, and I could not resist joining in as I passed and it’s even better to see them having such a wonderful time doing it!”  Exercise therapy sessions are just one of the variety of regular activities available for Residents to enjoy at Mount Vale.

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This is Marian enjoying a game of bingo. She is 99 years old and loves to join in with activities daily. She always has a good chuckle!

Residents of Mount Vale have always enjoyed pet therapy and this time was no different. Gillian enjoyed a close encounter with a lizard to the delight of everyone! Whilst Janie preferred a cuddle with Bambi who often visits the home prompting residents to reminisce on their own pets, which they have owned.

Pet therapy can benefit elderly in helping reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also increase self-esteem and improve social skills, so everyone was absolutely delighted to have them along.

We were joined by the children of Rosedene Nursery, who were here to celebrate their graduation from nursery. Angela, Carol, Paul and Adam, our carers, as well as our activities coordinator, all came to cheer on the little ones, along with residents and the children’s families. The kids gifted a hamper to all our residents to share. It was a lovely morning!