Activities at Tyspane Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Jacqui Conroy
Jacqui and her team devise and plan fun group activities and events for all our residents, including pamper days, gentle exercise classes and music therapies. Regular one to one sessions and smaller groups are tailored to residents specific needs and hobbies with gardening and crafts amongst the most popular.
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 Tyspane Care Home
The Chemistry of Friendship
At Tyspane Care Home, we understand the importance of friendships and that friendships can be made and maintained at any age. Relationships with friends can strengthen one’s self-esteem and confidence. It could be argued that friendships, especially high-quality ones that provide social support and companionship, significantly support mental health.
So, today it was lovely to see two of our newest residents talking about their love of music, especially piano music. They talked about how they studied to play the piano, their favourite pieces of music and when they played piano last. A wonderful insight into someone’s past, present and future.
Helen (Resident) stated, “I have been playing the piano since I was an infant. Music is like friendship; you are never alone when you play music. Music creates all sorts of emotions.”
Bernard (Resident) replied, “I agree, I still love the piano.”
Time together as a family is a gift
Family is important because they can offer support and security coupled with unconditional love; they will always look to see and bring out the best in you even if you cannot see it for yourself. It is said that a family unit is the foundational element in an individual’s life, providing emotional support, a sense of belonging, and a framework for personal and social development.
At Tyspane Care Home, we believe in the benefit and value of supporting families and friends and view every resident as belonging to one big family, “The Tyspane Family.” So, today it was wonderful to share in Mary’s family party. Mary’s family came from all areas of the country to spend time together this morning and share stories and catch up. Laughter could be heard all around the home, simply wonderful.
Miriam (Mary’s Mother and Sister to Lorna) stated, “It has been wonderful, we have not been together as one family since 2019. Thank you, Tyspane for organising this special event.”
At Tyspane Care Home our customer commitment is:
“We support residents to maintain contact with those important to them, and always do our best to work alongside them to deliver the best care and support. This is achieved through great communication, whether it be through meaningful conversations or more structured meetings. We actively recruit and support resident ambassadors, to benefit residents' health and wellbeing. We welcome ideas and feedback so our teams can act and are always seeking to improve the services provided in our homes.”
New Years!
New Year serves as a time for reflection, goal-setting, celebration, and embracing new opportunities.
Regardless of cultural background, the significance of this annual event resonates deeply with individuals, uniting them in the collective pursuit of personal and collective growth.
Furthermore, New Year traditions are designed to bring luck and good fortune in the year ahead.
David J Prior (Resident Ambassador) stated, “Happy New Year from all the residents, families, friends and staff at Tyspane Care Home, may all your dreams come true!”
Performance from Emily
Let’s make Christmas an Intergenerational One!
Even the smallest steps towards supporting residents during the festive holidays can make a meaningful difference. So, imagine residents, families, friends and staff surprise when Emily one of our young volunteers walked into the Activities lounge with a guitar in her hand and put on an incredible show. Emily sang and played guitar with ease and skill way beyond her years.
Noreen (Resident) stated, “That was a lovely surprise, such talent.”
Well done and Thank You Emily.
Santa!
Believing in Santa is believing in the magic of Christmas
Santa is best known for delivering gifts on Christmas Eve, often coming down chimneys and leaving presents in stockings hung by fireplaces. Santa is associated with joy, generosity and kindness; he symbolises the spirts of giving during the festive season.
This morning at Tyspane Care Home, Santa certainly delivered a sprinkling of Christmas spirt to residents, families, friends and staff.
Elizabeth (Resident) said, “What a lovely surprise, and thank you for my gift.”
Noreen (Resident) replied, “He woke me nice and early.”
Santa certainly had a positive impact on us all today. Ho ho ho!
That's Amore!
Crooner music is a style of singing that originated in the 1920’s and it’s characterised by smooth, intimate delivery. Crooners are typically male singers who perform sentimental jazz standards. The style became popular due to development of better microphones that could pick up quieter sounds and a wider range of frequencies.
So today, at Tyspane Care Home, to keep our spirits high after Christmas Day celebrations, Nic from Mini Concerts joined us for an afternoon of famous crooner songs performed by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Perry Combo, Elvis, Nat “King” Cole and Dean Martin. Nic performed with a smooth and intimate style that captivated his audience.
David J Prior (Resident Ambassador) stated, “What a wonderful afternoon, I loved the old classics, Nic’s voice was amazing.”
Anthony Adcock (Resident)stated, “I couldn’t stop singing.”
Patricia Johnson (Resident) replied, “My favourite song is Smile.”
Nic closed the show with the old classic “My Way” which is a song popularised in 1969 by Frank Sinatra set to the music of the French song “Comme d’habitude” composed by Jacques Revaux.