Activities at Upton Bay Care Home

During the recent card making activities at Upton Bay, the residents had a wonderful time expressing their creativity. Each resident had the opportunity to make their own individual cards, resulting in a diverse collection of heartfelt greetings.

Kathy chose to create a beautiful Happy Engagement card, spreading joy and well wishes to those embarking on a new chapter in their lives. Joan, with her thoughtful nature, crafted a Thank You card, demonstrating her appreciation for the kindness and support she has received. Joyce, another resident, also decided to express gratitude by making her own Thank You card, showing her genuine appreciation for the gestures she has received.

Upton Bay Memory Lane residents had a fun gardening session today with Activities Lead Karen. They planted Tete a Tete Daffodils and Pansies, getting their hands dirty while filling pouches with potting compost. Some residents helped in potting the flowers. It was a delightful opportunity for residents to choose their preferred colours and identify the different types of flowers. After 40 minutes of busy gardening, the residents wrapped up the session and enjoyed a lively sing along. They sang favourites such as "Que Sera, Sera" and "It's a Long Way to Tipperary."

We are so happy to announce that we have received the 'Top 20 Came Home 2024' Award from Carehome.co.uk!

We have received this award in recognition that our home in in the top 20 rated care homes in our region, based on published reviews from residents and their family & friends.

Everyone at the home has been working incredibly hard to achieve high standards of care for their residents and are thrilled to celebrate this amazing achievement.

carehome.co.uk is the leading care home reviews website in the UK with nearly 18,000 care homes, 16 million+ visits per year and over 300,000 care home reviews.

A broad selection of friends and families have left glowing reviews of their experiences with the home on the website.

To achieve this award is a huge team effort. A big thank you to anyone who left a review. It does show our dedication and support.

The evening began with a delightful selection of flavored gins, allowing everyone to choose their personal favorite. From the refreshing Pink Gin to the tantalizing Raspberry and Blackberry, and the mouthwatering Blueberry, we made sure there was a gin flavor to suit every taste. For those who preferred non-alcoholic options, a lovely Fruity Sparkling Soft Drink was available as a delightful alternative.

Laughter filled the room as Karen's Bingo Balls went flying, bringing an extra element of amusement to the proceedings. However, once the games commenced, a hush of anticipation fell over the crowd as everyone eagerly awaited the announcement of the winners who would proudly shout out "Line!" and eventually "House!" We were thrilled to witness some deserving winners, including our esteemed residents Joan and Kathy, as well as family members Beverly and Sandra.

Thank you also to Jill and her friends who joined us from the local community and for donating two generous raffle prizes.

The residents at Upton Bay had an enjoyable morning filled with anticipation as they gathered in the Reception Cafe, eagerly awaiting Karen, our Activities Lead. With smiles on their faces, they were assisted onto the minibus by Mark, our friendly bus driver, as they embarked on a scenic journey through Poole.

The route took them through the picturesque Canford Cliffs, leading them to their destination - the charming Compton Acres Cafe. As the residents stepped off the minibus and entered the cafe, they were greeted with warm hospitality. Barbara, Joan, Bob, Joyce, and Maureen had the pleasure of choosing their preferred beverages, ranging from cappuccinos, flat whites, Americanos, to tea.

Residents, Karen, and Mark engaged in friendly conversations, enjoying each other's company in the cosy setting of the cafe. After a delightful time spent together, the residents were assisted back onto the minibus, where Mark continued the scenic drive through Sandbanks and Poole Park, before returning to Upton Bay in time for lunch.

For lunch, Chef Vicky prepared a delicious three-course Valentine's meal that everyone enjoyed. In the afternoon, the residents on Memory Lane engaged in a creative activity with Activities Chloe, making a Strawberry and Blueberry Heart. This not only provided a fun experience but also contributed to their nutrition and hydration goals.

All residents also had the pleasure of indulging in heart-shaped shortbread made by Chef Alain and a fabulous chocolate cake made by Chef Vicky, along with a cup of tea. The Residential Residents had a chance to socialize and write meaningful messages on heart-shaped cards