Activities at Ouse View Care Home

We had a lovely time joining Paul Hawkins and Lisa Richards from Unilever for an exciting Virtual Cruise experience.

Our residents were welcomed with mocktails as Lisa and Paul took them on a magical journey to 3 mystery destinations, which were uncovered after a few clues.

Paul demonstrated how to create a few of the local traditional dishes, which our residents had the opportunity to try too.

The event evoked lots of great memories and it was truly enjoyed by all.

Residents at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford enjoyed a fun packed afternoon at Burnby Hall for World Animal Day on October 4th. Residents enjoyed the Gardens and animals at the hall and loved listening to the birds and feeding the fish by the pond. Later in the afternoon they enjoyed coffee and cakes in the sunshine.

At Ouse View Care Home this last week we have been making strong friendships, learning more about each others lives, past occupations and hobbies.

 

Residents enjoy hot beverages and freshly baked cakes with great company. This is so important for our residents to be with each other and enjoy fun activities along with relaxing activities such as reminiscing and sharing memories.

Ouse View Care Home in Fulford has been bringing a little magic to the Residents with weekly sessions with our ‘Magic Table 360 and the Happiness Programme’ as a way to improve residents’ quality of life.  Provided in partnership with Social-Ability, and designed and manufactured in the UK, the Magic Table 360 uses interactive games to connect residents with staff and with each other, and research shows it improves the wellbeing of people living with dementia.

Using interactive light projections, the Magic Table 360, which can be played independently or in a group, stimulates movement by inviting participants to take part in all sorts of different fun activities such as popping bubbles, playing the piano, colouring in pictures, sweeping leaves or interacting playfully with fish. Games are rich in colour, movement and detail, and allow people of all ages to play in a safe and comfortable environment.

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Ouse View care home in Fulford were treated to a wine tasting masterclass hosted by Nick Parker and Lee Isaacs from Unity Wines.  Wine can be a complicated subject and Unity Wines aims to help people navigate the different styles on offer in order to find the perfect wines for all of its customers.

Residents at Ouse View loved the fresh crackers, cheese and grapes whilst exploring a selection of reds, whites and rose wines. Wine not!

We celebrated Last Night of the Proms virtually with members of English National Ballet’s Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Gavin Sutherland.

We listened and danced along as members of the orchestra took us on a magical, musical journey. English National Ballet Philharmonic is made up of many of the country’s top musicians, and boasts considerable experience in all forms of music-making. With insights and anecdotes into what it takes to conduct an orchestra for a world-class ballet company, this special concert got our feet tapping, arms waving and hearts singing!

It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.