Activities at Lethen Park Care Home
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Amanda McCarthy
We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends
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 Lethen Park Care Home
Home support Ukraine donations
Residents and staff from Barchester’s Lethen Park Care Home in Portlethen together with sister homes Highview House in Inverness, Kirkburn Court in Peterhead and South Grange in Monifeith, have been putting together care boxes to try to help ease the suffering of people affected by the war in Ukraine. One of the Lethen Park’s residents, James Gordon, who was awarded an MBE for his services to the military, voiced his concern at the terrible events unfolding in Ukraine and everyone got right behind him, only too happy to do their bit.
Desperately wanting to help in whatever way they can, staff and residents put their heads together to come up with a plan of action. Activities Lead at Lethen Park, Amanda Zglobis -McCarthy, whose grandparents are from Ukraine, landed on the idea of working with Scottish Preloved Baby Box, a charity that creates care boxes filled with essential items such as blankets, clothes and toiletries for people in need.
Easter Cards from the local community
We were delighted to receive these cards from Great western Nursery.
Thank you for the lovely visit and the beautiful cards.
Virtual event with the Wallace Collection
We had a lovely time joining Holly and Marie-Therese from the Wallace Collection, for a virtual introduction to the Collection, followed by a sensory exploratory walk through one of the museum’s most famous landscape paintings.
The Collection ranges from Old Master paintings to 18th century French furniture, arms and armour.
We all had a wonderful time and cannot wait to put our creative skills to a test and paint some landscapes in the upcoming days.
World Health Day
We dedicated our day to promote the benefits of good health and wellbeing in recognition of World Health Day.
Our residents got involved in sensory and relaxing activities and fun-filled games, specially designed to improve and stimulate their physical health, as well as, mental wellbeing.
During the day, they explored a number of nutritious recipes including some delicious fruit salads and smoothies.
We also took time to thank all team members at the home and also to acknowledge all hardworking healthcare professionals.
ABBA Performance
On the 6th April our very own dancing Queen, Amanda our Activities Coordinator sang her heart out for the residents. 6th April was the day that ABBA won the Eurovision with Waterloo.
Amanda was so delighted that all residents had a great time and enjoyed putting a performance on.
Easter Preparations
Preparations are in full swing at Lethen Park as we get ready for the Easter celebrations.
Residents had a fabulous day decorating our craft trees and can't wait to see them displayed around the home. Great fun had by all
Upcoming events
May
May is the gateway to Summer and we have lots of fun things planned - all welcome.
