Activities at Fordmill Care Home

Residents at Fordmill recently enjoyed a virtual visit from Rapha the pet therapy dog, who treated them to a message of humour and positivity!

Supporting the residents at the home, Rapha owner sent a message saying, "sorry I can’t come and see you at the moment, but thought I’d send you a video to cheer you all up. Hopefully I can come and see you soon. Lots of love and woofs." 

The hospitality team at the home played the video to the residents and had lots of laughs in return!

The staff at Fordmill have been overwhelmed with all the lovely messages and social media posts and kind words which are inspiring them during this worrying time for all. It’s not just staff that are receiving words of encouragement, but residents too who have been delighted to receive colourful pictures and letters delivered to the home from local children and members of the community.

Residents at Fordmill celebrated Mother’s Day, with each resident receiving a little gift card and some chocolates. Staff at Fordmill came together to celebrate in style, with music and games throughout the day. Our hospitality team prepared delicious home-made cakes to be served at their afternoon tea,

Staff and residents at Fordmill took part in Sport Relief 2020 to raise money to help transform the lives of people across the UK and the rest of the world in some of its poorest communities.

Despite the challenges in the outside world due to the Coronavirus crisis, everyone came together aiming to complete a 5k walking challenge, with a boost of morale Residents and colleagues completed the walk in 3-days and hope the £110.00 raised will make a difference in somebodies life, relatives still home to top this up as soon as they are able to visit.

Residents and staff were all very supportive and were there to cheer on the participants as they began their chosen challenge for Sport Relief. Everyone is proud of their achievement taking into account the challenges residents face on a daily basis and own health issues.

Aileen Alberts said: “The fundraising for this year’s Sport Relief has been a great success and such a positive boost for everyone involved. We have all had a huge amount fun whilst raising money for such a great cause. Well done to all of those who took part, we are all immensely proud of each and everyone!”

Ann Wilson, Head Housekeeper at Fordmill, received her 15 year long service award from General Manager, Aileen Alberts.

Fordmill care home prepared a traditional Burns Night Supper to the tune of bagpipes and capers continued well into the wee small hours! The celebrations also included a special performance from the dancers from St Cyrus School of dance to perform highland dances in the afternoon to the delight of Residents, relatives and friends of Fordmill.

Staff and residents at the home were involved in a number of activities watching the art of Scottish Country Dancing and the Ceilidh to mark the Scottish institution, including giving the time-honoured address to the ‘Great chieftain O’ the pudding’ race’ – the Haggis.

General Manager, Aileen Alberts at Fordmill, thought it was a perfect occasion to celebrate an evening steeped in age-old tradition as well as getting in a spot of Scotch whisky tasting, singing with a medley of Burns’ songs/ dessert making by concocting a Tipsy Laird for afters.

Aileen said: “Our residents have enjoyed a hearty meal of Scotch broth, Haggis with neeps and tatties all prepared by our chef.