Ice Cream

Ice Cream Station

Bringing Moments of Joy & Choice to Everyday Life

At Park View Care Home, we believe that it’s often the little moments — the simple, joyful experiences — that make the biggest difference to our residents’ wellbeing. Our Self-Serve Ice Cream Station is a much-loved feature of our home, giving residents the freedom to choose and enjoy their favourite treats whenever they wish. More than just a source of fun, the Ice Cream Station supports independence, choice, sensory stimulation, and social interaction — all vital elements of good dementia and elderly care.

Designed for Fun, Freedom & Engagement

The Ice Cream Station is open and accessible throughout the day, offering:

• A choice of ice cream flavours — changed regularly to keep the selection fresh
• Toppings & sauces — encouraging creativity and personal choice
• Dementia-friendly design — clear layout, easy-to-use dispensers and serving tools
• Opportunities for engagement — residents can serve themselves or be supported to do so

Residents are encouraged to visit the Station independently or with family and friends — promoting spontaneous moments of fun and enjoyment.

Why It Matters in Dementia & Elderly Care

• Promote independence and decision-making
• Stimulate the senses — taste, touch, smell, and sight
• Encourage reminiscence and joyful memories of childhood or family outings
• Support social interaction and spontaneous engagement
• Provide opportunities for family connection during visits
• Create moments of joy and celebration within daily life

For residents living with dementia, the positive sensory experience and element of choice can be deeply empowering and emotionally uplifting.

A Space for Family & Community

Families are warmly invited to share in this simple pleasure with their loved one — often finding that sitting down with an ice cream sparks conversation, memories, and relaxed connection. Our Ice Cream Station is also used for special occasions — birthdays, seasonal events, summer afternoons in the garden — helping to create a true sense of community and celebration within the home.

An Integral Part of Our Activities-Based Home

The Ice Cream Station perfectly reflects Park View’s activities-based, open-plan care model — where opportunities for choice, fun, and meaningful engagement are woven throughout daily life.

Book a tour today to visit the Ice Cream Station and see how Park View is redefining dementia and elderly care.

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