Elm Bank care home residents created pots of joy putting their planting skills to the test

We all understand the importance of life enriching activities that help keep our mind and our bodies active. Many of the residents at Elm Bank care home would have been gardening enthusiasts and others perhaps never had the opportunity to try their hand at gardening. The sun was out, the birds were singing and the early risers at Elm Bank care home had their gardening green fingers at the ready to create some glorious potted displays. After all the potting was completed the residents all enjoyed a lovely warm cup of tea and chats, a truly enjoyable spring morning.

Sheila, a resident at Elm Bank said, “We have all enjoyed being outside in the warm sun, it was nice to be able to do some gardening again. I really want to do this again, thank you so much.”

Marvellous Bindura, General Manager said, “It is lovely to see our residents enjoying activities that enrich their lives, for some it brought back memories of when they perhaps gardened and for others it was something new for them to try. The sun has been out and the birds singing, it was just nice to be out in the fresh air surrounded with smell of beautiful flowers. To see the engagement of on the faces of the residents is truly heart-warming”.

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.