Activities at Ashminster House Care Home
Activities at Ashminster are based on residents' life histories. We host music workshops and encourage participation in a number of other activities, including gentle exercise, bingo and gardening. Monthly live singers entertain everyone with music from the 50s, 60s and 70s and residents are encouraged to interact with the musical instruments. Sensory sessions with fibre optic lights and touch & feel blankets are provided, which can be calming to those living with dementia. Residents participate in cooking sessions and enjoy the aromas of bread, scones and cakes - and, of course, sampling the finished product over a cuppa! We promote family values at Ashminster, and those we support can enjoy reminiscing about family events in the past, including weddings and previous occupations.
Elaine Hilden
I have worked at Ashminster House since 2003, first as a carer then progressing to activities coordinator, which has know as 'Head of Lifestyle'. I have a wealth of experience in my role, as well as NVQs in Health and Social Care, Activities in the Care Setting and Dementia.
I am passionate about fulfilling residents' lives by getting to know each individual with a person-centred approach, learning about their experiences and helping them to express themselves, such as through reminiscing with items of old.
My interests outside of work include antiques, dogs and spending time with my family.
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 Ashminster House Care Home
Janet leads the way for the WOW opening
The Mayor of Ashford opened our new memory lane community. Janet, our resident Ambassador, was very proud to lead the Mayor the way to cut the ribbon.
Residents , staff, families and the community enjoyed an delicious buffet created by our amazing catering team.
Trip to the chocolate shop for Easter!
The Lindt chocolate shop at the outlet welcomed residents to a chocolate feast from dark chocolate to strawberry and champagne.
Pauline a chocaholic was in her element tasting the variety of easter eggs.
World Health Day
To celebrate World health day residents enjoyed a fruit tasting platter prepared by our talented chef.
Fruit juices and homemade fruit smoothies were served too, followed by a fruit and veg quiz!
Trip out to the garden centre!
Residents enjoyed a trip out to the local garden centre.
For one of our residents, it was a trip down memory lane as her passion in life is topical fish.
Our lovely resident named the fish in every tank. Her knowledge even surprised the workers in the garden centre.
Cocktails and Canapes Afternoon
Our amazing chef put his cooking skills to the test in making homemade canapés.
Salmon and cress with a tomato dressing was the favourite topping recommended by our residents.
Homemade cocktails were served, which went down very well with the canapés.
Community Supporting Knitting Club
Valerie and Beryl from the community support our knitting club every Saturday morning.
Together they motivate, encourage, and bring joy and laughter to the group.
Many of our residents have learnt new stiches and developed new skills.
