Activities at Beeston View Memory Lane Community
Activities are an integral part of life at our care home. We want to ensure that the people we support have as much fun as possible during their time with us, so it’s important that our activities programme is created with the interests of residents in mind. Our skilled Activities Coordinators bring a certain uniqueness to the home that can’t be found anywhere else, and which is reflected in the activities they organise.
Luisa Painemilla
Hi there, I'm Luisa, Activities Co-ordinator at Iddenshall Hall.
I have worked with the elderly over 8 years and also for fifteen years in the social field as an Activities Coordinator for different social groups in three countries. I have a Degree in Social Integration, a Certificate in Theatrical Psychology and a Music Therapy certificate. In the past I have worked for local authorities and in a cerebral palsy home.
My work is very rewarding and it is a pleasure planning events and activities each month. I enjoy interacting with Residents and learning about their interests, preferences and experiences.
Look out for our activities and events - you are welcome to join us!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Beeston View Memory Lane Community
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts plays a huge role in the individual health and well-being of residents. Clay modelling is especially therapeutic, and is becoming increasingly popular in the care sector, so we regularly hold sessions that residents can participate in.
Discussion Groups
We have been using pictures of flowers, leaves, birds, plants and herbs to start discussion groups at Beeston View with residents. This has been a really useful way to encourage residents to socialise with each other. It has been a very enjoyable activity!
Puzzle Time!
We have been doing some puzzles with residents at Beeston View this month.
A multi-sensory approach to interacting is particularly important when someone has advanced dementia. This is because bright colours, interesting sounds and tactile objects can all catch their attention in a way that other activities, such as making conversation or reading, may not any more.
Additional advantages can include better control over hand-eye coordination and bolstered language skills.
Residents Enjoying Their Colouring
Residents at Beeston View have been enjoying colouring sessions recently - they can be as creative as they like with the colours. Adult colouring has proven to be a very relaxing and therapeutic activity; many residents will spend longer periods of time focusing when they have a colouring book in front of them, as they are so wrapped up in what they are doing that the time tends to fly by for them. It is always a beneficial activity.
Building Blocks at Beeston View
We have been using our building blocks with Beeston View residents; these are a great way to help those who are living with dementia to concentrate. It is a useful practical tool to focus their minds and allows them to create things that feel meaningful.
Crafts
We have been doing some crafts with the upstairs residents at Beeston View. We had some cut outs of lovely flowers, birds, hearts and stars, along with feathers and straws. We used these to create some alternative arrangements for display. Residents helped choose the colours and styles and we made some lovely displays for everyone to see. Residents liked using the bright colours and different textures because it allowed them to be creative.
Upcoming events
May
Spring is in full swing! Come along and see what we have going on during the fresh month of May...
