Rubislaw Park Care Home

26/08/2025

🎶☕ Tuesday Afternoon at Rubislaw Park Care Home ☕🎶

Our afternoon was filled with warmth, music, and shared moments of joy as residents came together for our much-loved tuesday choir practice 🎤🎵. The room came alive with familiar tunes 🎶, some soft and sentimental, others lively and uplifting, and every song sparked memories✨. Residents sang with smiles, some confidently leading the verses while others joined in gently or hummed along. Even those who preferred to listen found comfort in the music, tapping their feet or swaying to the rhythm. ❤️

Singing together is much more than entertainment, it helps to strengthen breathing, boost memory, and bring a wonderful sense of unity. Residents shared how the music reminded them of dances, special occasions, and younger days, sparking conversation and laughter between verses. The choir is always a highlight of the week 🎶, and the joy it brings to both singers and listeners was clear to see 💕✨.

After the music, we continued the afternoon in true Rubislaw style with a cosy afternoon tea 🍰☕. Tables were set with teapots, cups, and a tempting selection of cakes and biscuits. Residents relaxed together, chatting warmly and reflecting on the day while enjoying their treats. Afternoon tea isn’t just about the food, it’s about the gentle rhythm of conversation, the chance to pause, share stories, and the comfort of being together 🏡. For many, it brings back fond memories of family gatherings and Sunday teas, adding another layer of nostalgia to the day.

It was the perfect ending: a joyful blend of song, companionship, and comfort, leaving everyone feeling uplifted 💖 and connected.

26/08/2025

🌸✨ Tuesday Morning Reminiscence & Sensory Fun at Rubislaw Park Care Home ✨🌸

Tuesday morning saw some of our residents settling into the sensory room for a truly heartwarming session of reminiscence and gentle sensory exploration 💛🌈. The room was softly lit with calming lights, cozy cushions, and tactile objects, creating a safe and welcoming space where everyone could relax and feel at home 🕯️🧸.

As the residents watched old videos of Aberdeen from the 1950s 🎥🏙️, smiles and laughter filled the room. Memories of streets, shops, and familiar landmarks sparked conversations and stories from days gone by, while some residents joined in with song, singing along to the hits of that decade 🎶✨. The combination of visual, auditory, and tactile experiences offered rich sensory stimulation 👀👂✋, while also encouraging memory recall, emotional connection, and social engagement 💕.

Residents shared moments of joy, pointing out familiar places and reminiscing about their own experiences. The sing-along added an extra layer of fun, supporting rhythm, coordination, and confidence in self-expression 🎵💜. Every smile, laugh, and gentle clap reinforced the importance of community and togetherness within our home.

These mornings are about so much more than watching old films, they nurture connection, spark cherished memories, and support overall wellbeing 🌸✨. By the end of the session, hearts were full, spirits lifted, and the room was alive with warmth, laughter, and shared stories 💖.

🎥🎶💛✨

26/08/2025

🧶✨ Tuesday Morning Knitting Magic at Rubislaw Park Care Home ✨🧶

Tuesday morning was full of creativity, warmth, and purpose as our talented knitting club gathered to continue their wonderful project, making baby hats for Aberdeen Maternity Hospital ❤️. When the call went out for baby hats, our residents didn’t hesitate to answer. With needles clicking and yarn flowing, the lounge was alive with chatter, laughter, and the gentle focus of hands at work.

Knitting isn’t just a pastime, it supports fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration, while also providing sensory stimulation through the textures and colours of the yarn 🌈✨. Beyond the physical and cognitive benefits, it’s a deeply social activity. Residents shared stories of their own babies, grandchildren, and family traditions, fostering connection and a sense of purpose 💕.

The energy in the room was heartwarming. You could see the pride on each face as hats took shape, each stitch a tangible expression of care and generosity. By the end of the session, several hats were ready to be sent off, carrying love, skill, and the warmth of our community to new little ones 👶💖.

We are endlessly proud of our knitters for their dedication, creativity, and the joy they bring to others through their craft. At Rubislaw Park, these simple, meaningful activities help residents feel valued, purposeful, and connected — to each other and the wider Aberdeen community. 🌟

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25/08/2025

A Bright and Cheerful Monday at Rubislaw Park Care Home 🌸☀️

We started the week with gentle one-to-one visits 🫶. These moments are always so special, a chance to sit together, share a friendly chat, and make sure each resident feels heard and supported. It’s also when weekly planners and menus are delivered, so everyone can look forward to the activities and delicious meals ahead. These little conversations bring comfort, structure, and a sense of inclusion, helping each person feel part of the wider community 💖.

In the afternoon, the sunshine tempted us outdoors once again, and we gathered in the courtyard for Movement to Music 🎶🌞. Residents enjoyed colourful pom-poms and ribbon wands that added sparkle and fun to the session 🎀✨. The vibrant colours, uplifting music, and gentle movement created a truly joyful atmosphere. Laughter, clapping, and smiles filled the air as ribbons waved and pom-poms danced to the beat, turning exercise into pure play.

Beyond the fun, this activity supports so many aspects of wellbeing:
🌼 Physical health — movement encourages circulation, flexibility, and mobility, all while being gentle on the body.
🌸 Mental stimulation — music awakens memories, lifts mood, and helps focus.
💛 Emotional wellbeing — shared joy and laughter strengthen connections, creating moments of togetherness.
🌈 Sensory engagement — bright colours, textures, and rhythm spark creativity and provide extra sensory stimulation.

It was a beautiful way to blend exercise, creativity, and companionship in the open air. The fresh breeze and sunshine added to the sense of freedom and relaxation, making it not only a health-boosting session but also a truly heartwarming one 🥰.

All in all, Monday gave us the perfect start to the week: calm and connection in the morning, joy and movement in the afternoon. Another day filled with warmth, colour, and community here at Rubislaw Park 💕.

25/08/2025

Please see our activity planner for this week 🦮💃🏼💆

23/08/2025

Friday Afternoon Happy Hour at Rubislaw Park Care Home 🍹🎶💃✨️

What better way to welcome the weekend than with our Friday Happy Hour? 🌸 This week, our celebrations were spread across both floors of the home 🏡, making sure everyone could take part in the way that suited them best. With plenty of space for those who wanted to dance 💃🕺, as well as quieter corners for a relaxed chat over a drink 🍷☕, it was the perfect balance of fun and comfort.

The atmosphere was buzzing, laughter carried down the corridors 😄, glasses clinked in cheerful toasts 🥂, and the music had toes tapping everywhere 🎵✨️. Some residents enjoyed a whirl around the floor with friends and staff 🤝💖, while others chose to sit back, sip something refreshing 🍸, and soak in the joyful scene 🌟. The spread of drinks and nibbles 🍇🧀 added to the party spirit, making the afternoon feel extra special 🎉.

Happy Hour is more than just a social, it’s a valuable chance to connect, to share smiles 😊🌼, and to celebrate the week together. These moments of music, movement, and mingling are not only uplifting 💖✨️, but also support wellbeing, helping residents feel part of a vibrant and caring community 🌍🤗.

A big thank you 🙏💐 to our Activities Team for organising another brilliant gathering 🌟, and to all our staff for their hard work throughout the week 💕👏. Together with our wonderful Rubislaw community 🏡❤️, you make every week so special ✨️🌸💫.

23/08/2025

✨Eyes Down for Bingo Fun!✨

Friday mornings at Rubislaw Park Care Home always start with one of our most treasured traditions, bingo! ❤️ Residents gathered together in the lounge, cards in hand, ready for a morning of numbers, laughter, and shared enjoyment.

The atmosphere was full of excitement as everyone settled into their favourite seats, chatting and catching up before the first call of “eyes down!” The room came alive with concentration and anticipation, with moments of quiet focus broken up by bursts of laughter and little cheers when someone was just one number away from a line. 🏆❤️

What makes our bingo mornings so special isn’t just the thrill of the game , it’s the joy of togetherness. Residents encourage one another, share smiles across the room, and celebrate each little win as though it were their own. For some, it’s about keeping the mind active and sharp, while for others, it’s about the simple happiness of being surrounded by friends. Either way, it’s always more than just a game, it’s a chance to connect, engage, and feel part of something.

Of course, no bingo morning would be complete without a few little prizes up for grabs! From sweet treats to small tokens, adding an extra layer of excitement to each call. Watching the smiles when someone wins is just as joyful as the game itself. ✨️

We love seeing how this familiar routine brings comfort as well as fun, and how much pride residents take in joining in each week. With plenty of giggles, a few lucky winners, and cups of tea to round it all off, it was the perfect start to the weekend. ❤️

22/08/2025

22/08/2025

Friday Visits with Jura the Therapy Dog 🐾

Friday mornings at Rubislaw Park Care Home feel just a little more magical when our beautiful therapy dog, Jura, strolls through the door, with her gentle eyes and ever-wagging tail 🐶✨. She’s more than a visitor, she’s a friend, a source of calm, and a bundle of unconditional love that everyone looks forward to.

Her dear owner, Neil, has been bringing Jura in every Friday since she was just a playful puppy, creating years of joyful tradition and building an unbreakable bond with our community ❤️. It’s become something truly special around here: the anticipation, the comforting routine, and that moment when Jura greets each person, one heartwarming sniff at a time. (Of course Jura also remembers which residents save her biscuits 😆)

As Jura made her rounds, the room softened. Bingo paused mid-play, stories paused mid-sentence, and every face lit up with soft smiles and gentle strokes. She sparked memories of dogs loved in years past, of childhood laughter, of quiet companionship at the end of a long day. For many, her presence is a form of healing that goes beyond words, comforting them through simple presence and soft fur. ❤️

What makes Jura extra remarkable is that she is a formally registered therapy dog, certified to comfort both adults and children, a rare and special achievement, as training for young therapy client work is especially rigorous and demanding . Jura’s gentle temperament and consistent presence in our home show how deeply rewarding and impactful animal-assisted therapy can be. ✨️🏡

Therapy pets like Jura offer so much more than smiles. She helps reduce stress, encourage social interaction, and support emotional wellbeing through nonverbal connection. After a visit with her, the room carries a warmth that lingers like the best kind of hug.

Thank you, Jura and Neil, for brightening our weeks with your visits. We’re so grateful to call you friends and can’t wait to welcome you both back next Friday! ✨🐶

22/08/2025

💃✨ Thursday Afternoon Zumba Fun at Rubislaw Park Care Home ✨💃

Thursday afternoon was full of rhythm, energy, and laughter as our residents joined Sharon for a lively Zumba session ❤️. The main dining hall was packed, buzzing with excitement as everyone got ready to move, sway, and shake to the music 🎶. With the cooler weather keeping us indoors, the dining hall became our very own dance floor, bright, vibrant, and full of life 🌈✨.

Zumba with Sharon is more than just fun, it’s a wonderful way to support physical activity, balance, and coordination. The music and dance steps stimulate the auditory, visual, and proprioceptive senses, while the group atmosphere encourages social interaction and shared joy 💛. We love seeing residents laugh together, cheer one another on, and move freely at their own pace, feeling the music guide them.

Sharon’s energy is infectious, and it was beautiful to watch carers and residents join in side by side, creating an uplifting, inclusive environment where everyone could feel part of the fun 🌟💜. By the end, cheeks were flushed, smiles were everywhere, and the room hummed with a warm glow of happiness and community connection 💖.

Zumba afternoons like this remind us how movement, music, and shared experiences can brighten the day and bring people closer together 🌸💃🎶.

✨💡 Keep your eyes peeled for details of our exciting upcoming Zumba Glow Party with Sharon! 🌟🪩 We’ll be raising funds for Make-A-Wish UK 💙🌠, and tickets will be available very soon — don’t miss it! 🎟️💃

💃🎶✨🌈❤️ 💙🌠

22/08/2025

Smiles at Cornhill Community Centre 🥪☕️

This Thursday, a group of our gentlemen set off on a special outing in our Rubislaw Park Care Home car to the Cornhill Community Centre in Aberdeen, a friendly space deeply rooted in our neighbourhood’s heart. They headed there for a delightful afternoon of soup, sandwiches, and good company at the centre’s Soup and Sandwich Club, an event run in partnership with Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership that provides nourishing meals and a warm welcome to all who attend. ❤️

When our residents arrived, the room was alive with conversation, laughter, and the comforting aroma of fresh soup and sandwiches being served up. It was the perfect setting for an afternoon filled with smiles and companionship. Our gentlemen truly had a wonderful time, enjoying hearty bowls of soup, chatting with new faces, and soaking up the warmth of the community spirit that filled the room. ✨

Activities like this support wellbeing in so many ways:

✨ Social engagement — regular routines that spark conversation, smiles, and shared moments of joy.
✨ Sensory delight — the warmth of the food, textures of bread, and rich flavours stimulate the senses and bring comfort.
✨ Emotional connection — feeling part of the wider Aberdeen community, beyond the walls of Rubislaw Park.

We are so grateful to Cornhill Community Centre for their kind hospitality and warm welcome. Our residents left with full bellies, lighter hearts, and big smiles, already looking forward to their next visit! 🏡❤️