Activities at Threshfield Court Care Home
Here at Threshfield Court, we aim to tailor the activities to meet the needs of individual residents, the communities within the home and the home as a whole. We have regular, structured activities such as visits from Music for Health, specialist armchair exercise facilitators, local musicians and a growing team of volunteers, including our local clergy. We also have time for arts and crafts, all sorts of games, music, poetry and lots more. We are pretty good at being spontaneous too!
Claire Boocock
Hi, my name is Claire Boocock. I come from a background of hospitality and working in the Care Home sector is very new for me but already immense job satisfaction in working with our residents alongside a great team.
I am very excited about this new venture in my career. I am an outgoing person with a big bubbly personality and looking forward to making a big difference to the social well-being of our residents with my flair of creativity and adventure.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Threshfield Court Care Home
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Residents of Threshfield Court have been busy making rainbows, which they have displayed at the entrance of the home. Resident, Alec, was also delighted to read correspondence and art work from some of the home's local schools: Upper Wharfedale School and Grassington and Cracoe Primary School. Alec really enjoyed his time looking and reading all the correspondence. It truly is community spirit at its finest.
The idea is that members of community display rainbows in their windows so that children can go ‘rainbow spotting’ when out for their exercise with family. The colourful displays are brightening up everyone’s day! The Facebook group has over 90,000 members and the home is delighted to be part of the community spirit.
Residents Go for Gold
Residents and staff at Threshfield Court laced up their trainers and warmed-up for a fun-filled afternoon of games. Staff and residents showed their friendly competitive streak as they took to their marks in a selection of games, an interactive game of parachutes, and let their fun-filled competitive streak come out to play!
It is a great opportunity for all our residents to engage in a bit of fun and exercise, or to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea and read the many letters that we have received from our local community.
We always encourage our residents to keep active. With spring on the way, we had a great opportunity to have some indoor fun before we can get outside to enjoy our gardens. Our residents and their guests really enjoyed today and it was lovely to see so many of them getting involved. It reminded all of us of when we were kids at school!
This activity took place before the coronavirus lockdown.
A Bit of Gardening
Green-fingered residents at Threshfield Court have been busy showcasing their blooming good gardening skills by sowing seeds and growing vegetables as part of the home’s gardening therapy project, which they started in the autumn.
From ripe tomatoes to delicious radishes, residents who have always had a love of gardening have been busy coming together to create their very own garden oasis.The blossoming get-togethers have proved to be a real hit within the home, and is also a valuable, thought-provoking activity. These planters have now been placed on our patio and are being enjoyed by our residents. It is just so nice to see the varied colours and the beautiful selection.
Residents Enjoy Pet Therapy with Luna
The residents at Threshfield Court recently welcomed back a beautiful dog in for pet therapy. Luna visits the home regularly and spends a few hours meeting all the residents. Pet therapy can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also increase self-esteem and improve social skills, so everyone was absolutely delighted to have them along. Luna is very beneficial to those who spend time in their rooms and find her a great comfort.
This particular activity is part of the homes “meaningful activities” where residents have access to a huge variety of activities, all tailored to our residents likes and dislikes. Activities coordinator, Denise Foster says “We are delighted that we were able to get a PAT dog to visit us regularly as our residents really enjoy it so much! I’m sure Luna did too, she is getting plenty of love and cuddles!”
Threshfield Opens Its Doors to Dementia Cafe
Threshfield Court Care Home in Threshfield invited members of the local community to their monthly dementia café. Taking place every third Thursday of the month from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm, guests will have a chance to meet other carers supporting others living with dementia. Free to all, the Dementia café at the home provides small respite and social support.
During the care group session, guests will also have a chance to meet the team at the home, to discuss any questions they might have about care. We extend a warm invitation for you to join us.
Getting Creative
Residents have been discovering their creative sides at Threshfield with their regular arts and craft therapy sessions in the mornings. With small groups and relaxing music, residents are able to switch off and focus on their painting, crafts and designing their masterpieces.
Most recently, esidents have been showing their ‘love’ as they prepare for Valentine’s Day by creating and decorating arts for display throughout the home. The ladies really enjoyed this easy but creative session, where tea and coffee were free flowing with lovely laughs and conversation.
