Kettering care home residents unleash the power of pizza
The residents and staff at Elm Bank care home in Kettering were delighted to celebrate National Pizza Day which is celebrated on February 9 each year. The day itself is dedicated to honouring the deliciousness of a pizza.
For the residents it was a perfect afternoon to get together and create their very own pizzas for tea. The homes chef prepared the dough and a lovely selection of toppings that allowed the residents to create some exquisite pizzas.
The residents learnt that pizza is the world’s most beloved iconic food that dates back to the Roman times, who enjoyed flatbreads with cheese. The residents relished the afternoon learning many fun facts about pizzas as well as telling each other about having pizza when they were younger along with the social element of being with friends sharing delicious pizzas and going to the movies.
Resident Jill said: "It is lovely, to be able to make our pizza, and select our own toppings, I cannot wait to have mine served to me at tea. It is nice that we have all got together and had fun celebrating this day, as I knew nothing about this day until today.”
Tina, Activities Co-ordinator said: “It is really important here at the home for all that our residents get to enjoy a whole host of activities that bring them together. It is lovely way for our residents to learn new skills, learn about special days throughout the year and most importantly that they have fun.
"As a home we embrace special days and events throughout the year, today was brilliant, everyone getting together and creating their own pizzas, reminiscing about times past, just a perfect way to share time together, and who does not love a pizza!.”
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Elm Bank care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Elm Bank provides residential and dementia care for residents from respite care to long term stays.
For more information please contact Marvellous Bindura, General Manager at Elm Bank on 01536 313520, or email [email protected]