Activities at Fountains Care Home

Here at Fountains we have been discussing the importance of keeping oneself healthy and how we can helps support you in taking those steps. We had a survey in which are residents shared with us their favourite fruits. With this information our activity coordinator created a fruitful surprise with a wide variety of fruits in which we created healthy snacks and shakes. Our residents, really enjoyed this experience, commenting in the bright colours and beautiful tastes. “This does take me back, every time I have strawberries, it reminds me of my brother and I Foraging the farmers field” Giggled resident.

A wonderful surprise trip to our local sea life centre. This was an amazing experience for some of our residents with dementia, they were captivated by the different domains in which they could explore. This whole sensory session allowed them to unwind, relax, and learn more about the beautiful creature under the sea.

A fascinating time here at Fountains care home. We had the beautiful birds of prey come along and visit our residents. This was an activity to expand on the interest shown by our residents regarding National bird week, were we explored nature in our gardens. This was an exciting time in which are residents were able to come along and learn more about their lifestyles, everyone was given the opportunity to hold and touch them.

“Wow, this was an amazing experience. I’ve never thought that I would have an opportunity like this to get up and close to this snowy owl” praised Jenny Residents.

An exciting time when we have visitors come to our home, though these visitors are a little different. Thank you for Debbie and Mia for bringing in your reptile pets, they were a fantastic hit!! Our residents couldn’t get enough of them, from “Draco” the bearded dragon to “Lenny” the Tortoise, they were explored and enjoyed by all.

This activity has proven to be a great hit within the home. We have so many residents, family, friends and staff getting involved sharing their passion and enjoyment for our puzzled pieces. They were able to complete 3 jigsaws (500 pieces) within 24 hours!! Well done guys!!

Celebrating in style! Here at fountains we had the brilliant performance from Vee, who sang and played beautiful Gaelic music to everyone with her wooden wind instruments. Our residents became very engrossed and really enjoyed themselves. They enjoyed being able to share their interest in poetry and information that they knew about Robert Burns.