Activities at Hilton Park Care Home

It’s been a truly moving day as we hosted both group and individual Virtual Reality Therapy sessions.

Technology has given us a wonderful gift: the ability to "travel" without leaving the room. Today, our residents used VR headsets to revisit cherished places from their past, sparking beautiful memories and heartfelt conversations.

Seeing the smiles and hearing the stories as they "walked" through familiar streets or sat beside favourite landscapes from years gone by has been an incredible experience for everyone involved. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, reminding us that while time moves forward, the places we love remain with us forever.

Thank you to everyone who took part in today’s sessions and shared their memories with us. We are delighted to see how Virtual Reality Therapy continues to bring joy, connection, and meaningful experiences to our residents.         

Residents and families at Hilton Park enjoyed a lovely morning together in the garden, making the most of the very warm weather while enjoying refreshing ice lollies, music and the cooler breeze under the trees.
Everyone enjoyed sitting together listening to old sing-song favourites and spending quality time outdoors with family, friends and team members. The atmosphere was filled with smiles, laughter and relaxation as everyone enjoyed the sunshine and fresh air.    

The ice lollies were especially appreciated during the recent hot weather and helped residents stay cool while enjoying the morning entertainment and peaceful surroundings.

The morning created a wonderful opportunity for residents and families to socialise, relax and enjoy simple pleasures together in a cheerful and calming setting.

Celebrating National Pizza day is just one fun way that our Activities Team incorporate and build fun into the daily life of the Residents at Hilton Park.

Our Activities Co-ordinator decided to go one step further and create an in home trip to Italy. Passports were issued and our Residents enjoyed a trip to Italy to experience a fresh fruit breakfast followed by a lunch of delicious Italian themed treats and Pizza.

By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents.

Our Activities Team is dedicated to ensuring that we organise events that encourage our residents to host their families and friends at Hilton Park. Our home is always to open to loved ones who wish to take part in our life enrichment program. 

Our Residents, family and friends enjoyed a visit from Evie's Owls. Not only did they enjoy a hands on experience the talk from Evie's Owls was very informative and there was a great turnout in the home atrium.

By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents.

At Hilton Park animal therapy is one of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program and features regularly on our resident-led weekly activity planner.

Red Acre Kennels brought along a very proud mum and her puppies. One of our Residents who has a always been a keen dog lover wanted the chance to cuddle some puppies so our Activities Team made her wish come true.

By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents.

We had a truly splendid day today, taking our residents for a scenic boat trip along the Great River Ouse.

The weather wasn't quite on our side, but it was certainly worth the effort. Once aboard, everyone settled in to enjoy the picturesque views and local wildlife, sharing wonderful conversations with fellow residents and volunteers alike. The air was filled with laughter and nostalgic stories of past trips to the river.

To make the afternoon even more special, our activities team provided warm refreshments and treats, which the residents enjoyed while soaking up the beautiful scenery. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who accommodated us and looked after us so well; we already can't wait for the next one!          

At Hilton Park our Residents enjoy an array of daily activities planned by our dedicated Lifestyle enrichment team. The Activities team take regular feedback for the Residents and ensure that the monthly calendar of events and activities is aligned to their wishes and interests.

Spring is upon us and the Residents at Hilton Park decided they would like to brighten the home with some fantastic flower arranging. Some of the displays they made were amazing and colourful. This type of activity is beneficial duw to the social and cognative benefits.

By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents.

At Hilton Park we support and encourage our residents to continue doing the things they love whilst also making new friends. We hold regular activities that help or residents use cognitive and motor skills to provide holistic benefits that enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents.

Our Residents enjoyed making some gifts ready for this coming Valentine's Day including floral displays and creating personalised cards.

Our Activities team always plan activities in line with current calendar events.

National celebrations and family-friendly events are just some of the ways that we ensure the residents at Hilton park remain connected with their loved ones and the wider community. 

Our Residents were entertained by Alex who performed some Burns Nights classics including  "Auld Lang Syne," "Ae Fond Kiss," "A Red, Red Rose," and "A Man's A Man for A' That". Hands were clapping and feet a tapping and wee tipple was enjoyed by all.

At Hilton Park that's what we like to do - create memories, and ensure our residents are leading full enriched lives.

Supporting residents to enjoy outings, getting a breath of fresh air and other trips is a key aspect of the weekly activities calendar. 

As the snow fell some of the Residents decided that they would like a brisk outing and there were giggles and smiles as they made snowballs and took a trip in the brisk fresh air. Could they be heard sing "There's walking in the air"?

By taking regular feedback from our Residents the Lifestyle enrichment team tailor the daily activities.

Residents from Hilton Park enjoyed a wonderful trip to Scotsdales Nursery and Garden Centre, where the colourful flowers, beautiful displays, and cheerful atmosphere made for a truly special day.

There were plenty of smiles as everyone explored the garden centre, choosing favourite plants and admiring the vibrant blooms. The outing was filled with laughter, lovely conversations, and the simple joy of spending time together in such a beautiful setting.

To round off the day, residents treated themselves to some delicious refreshments and shared lots of happy memories together. It was a heartwarming excursion enjoyed by all, and we’re already looking forward to our next adventure!         

National celebrations and family-friendly events are just some of the ways that we ensure the residents at Hilton Park remain connected with their loved ones and the wider community.

Our Residents enjoyed celebrating London Fashion Week by having a London style fashion show. The whole team at Hilton Park got involved and what an event. Our Residents donned some super frocks and hats and enjoyed a stroll down the cat walk.

At Hilton Park we support and encourage our residents to continue doing the things they love whilst also making new friends and exploring new adventures.

At Hilton Park we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

It Beryl one of residents birthdays this week and she celebrated in style with a homemade cake, entertainments and a party to remember.

Creating special memories while our residents are with us is an essential part of our life enrichment programme.

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

Some of our Residents decided they would like a trip to the local garden centre for some retail therapy. They bought some flowers and plants to brighten up the home. To top it all they also enjoyed a hot drink and snack from the garden centre café.

Supporting residents to enjoy outings, shopping, meals out and other trips is a key aspect of the weekly activities calendar. 
 

It was another wonderfully successful – and very busy – Christmas Fayre at Hilton Park today. The event would not have been possible without the incredible support of the local community, along with the many families and friends who attended.

Sincere thanks go to the United Christian Church Choir for once again joining the celebration and enhancing the day with their beautiful presence. Appreciation is also extended to all families, friends and members of the local community who took the time to be part of this lively and memorable occasion.