Kettering care home residents and staff get into the spirit of the Euros

With many residents and staff being huge fans of football, it has been a great atmosphere around the home, with talks about the games and players as well as reminiscing of games past.

Staff and residents prepared for the for the live Euro finals, drinks at the ready and the game being watched by many, no matter the outcome fun is had by all.

We all understand the importance of life enriching activities that help keep our mind and our bodies active. All of the residents at Elm Bank care home enjoy different sports and to celebrate everyone’s sport is key, as it brings people closer together.

Brian, a resident at Elm Bank said, “I think it is great to have so many enjoy the Euros and other sports and just like everyone else here, it is all about having fun for me”.

Marvellous Bindura, General Manager said, “It is lovely to see our residents and staff enjoying what matters to them, and the Euros have been no exception. Sport brings people together and that is amazing to see, here at Elm Bank we encourage everyone to enrich their life as much as possible and enjoy every moment.”

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.