Activities at Ouse View Care Home

Residents from Ouse View care home in Fulford were exited as they travelled in the minibus to visit Foss Islands Shopping Park. Residents were able to browse from store to store supported by activities staff and had a chance to enjoy purchasing treats along with some essentials. They were able to select exactly what they wanted as independently as possible.

Residents were also of great assistance to the home as they helped select plants for the herb garden we are creating as part of our garden club, this will enable our in house chef to have a fresh supply of herbs .Rebekka Richardson of Ouse View said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their day out. Trips out in the homes mini bus are a regular event for the residents, and we always ask for ideas on where they would best like to go.

Here at Ouse View in Fulford residents and staff are extremely lucky to benefit from frequent PAT therapy sessions with Bruno the Labrador. He is always a welcome sight around the building with his handler Melissa our very own HSA. This week Bruno has been delighting everyone around the home offering cuddle time at Dementia café, taking request for one a one to one room visits and a walk outdoors joined by residents who were able observe his obedience training and tricks. At Ouse View we understand the emotional and sensory value given by opportunities like this and as such Bruno is a valuable asset to our residents and the home.

Excitement was in the air as we all celebrated the highly anticipated Coronation of King Charles in style.

Our home was beautifully decorated with themed flags, banners and red, white and blue balloons, setting the stage for a grand royal concert with live music, a Royal tea party followed by a street party lunch and games to finish.

The whole home came together, along with families, friends and local community members to celebrate our new King and talk about the new era the country is entering.

Our talented chef prepared an assortment of delicious sweet and savory treats for all to enjoy, accompanied by a glass of champagne.

We all had such a brilliant time celebrating the Coronation, such a momentous occasion.

Residents in Ouse View care home had a fantastic Musical Moments with Maggie! The residents were singing and dancing along to ‘Que sera sera’.

Thank you for the music and Maggie even played ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ on her trumpet. We all had a great time shaking egg shakers, waving, and pretending to swim and surf! Residents were taken to lots of places; Brenda was in the Bahamas, while Jan and Enid were in Scarborough at the sea side!

Val was the first one to say to Maggie, "I hope we will see you again soon."

It's amazing how music can bring so much joy and laughter to our lives. We are looking forward to the next musical session.

Excitement is in the air at Ouse View in Fulford where residents and staff have been busy making Coronation-themed decorations and baking up a storm of red, white and blue cakes and pastries with the help of Chef Paula Harvey in preparation for the King’s Coronation on May 6th.

Residents at Ouse View are making the most of the sunny weather in York and people across the region enjoy the warmest weather of the year so far.

Tables are laid for a special treat sitting in the beautiful courtyard area for spot of al fresco dining at the York Pavilion. The hotel has a wonderful garden beautifully planted with flowers and shrubs, the hotel staff were very attentive taking care of the residents. The secluded courtyard was ideal for residents to sit outside with a book or a drink.