Activities at The Cedars Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Activities are the cornerstone of a wholesome home experience, and our Activities Coordinators are always putting their creative minds to the test by organising new and exciting social events for residents to partake in. Of course, we take into account the likes and dislikes of those we support, so if someone doesn’t feel like trying something new, there will always be something on offer to reflect their personal interests. For the people who may just prefer some peace and quiet instead, we also offer one-to-one time that can be enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee or just a simple chat – whatever they desire.
Lorraine Mounter
Hello. My name is Lorraine and I love working with the residents at Cedars. I started as a carer and then joined the activities team. I love crafting and so this job is ideal as I can look after the residents, whilst we have fun, laughter and create new things together. I find it very rewarding to see the residents happy, smiling and enjoying their day.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, gardening and crafting. I also have a horse and I look after my granddaughter.
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at The Cedars Care Home
Malcolm's Variety Hour
For the second year we have hosted local children who are educated at home. Our residents on Memory Lane and the children were entertained by Malcolm, lots of fun and giggles for everyone.
WI Christmas Lunch
Christmas Lunch at the WI
Terri, Mary and Marian set off on the minibus this morning to join the ladies from Landford WI for Christmas lunch at Kimbridge Barn. Lots of smiles and Christmas wishes shared around the table along with delicious food and great company.
One of many festive trips out this Christmastime with Cedars Activities team, our wonderful pink ladies!
Squirrels, Brownies and Rainbows Evening Visits
Intergenerational care involves children visiting our residents at Cedars to socialise and participate in activities together. Activities take place to enhance the quality of life for our residents, but also has benefits for the children. Such activities give older people opportunities for socialising, mental and physical stimulation and emotional support. It breaks down stereotypes and promotes empathy and understanding between generations. It’s a beautiful way to create meaningful connections and enhance the quality of life for everyone involved.
A big thank you to Alderbury Rainbows and Brownies, Wellow Squirrels and Landford Brownies for helping us celebrate Christmas.
Alderbury Rainbows and Brownies helped us decorate Stars for the Christmas trees and sang us some Brownie songs.
Wellow Squirrels made a giant paper chain and sang us carols.
Landford Brownies helped us decorate baubles that will be used on our Christmas presents.
We love all their visits and wish them all a happy Christmas and look forward to seeing them in 2024!
Swimming Wish Granted
When Jean came for ‘Tea and a Tour ‘ at Cedars she got chatting with our General Manager Sam Humphries.
She told Sam how much she missed swimming and hadn’t been for ages. Sam had a chat with our Activities Coordinator, Angela and a plan was hatched.
Following the tour, Jean joined us for a respite stay to recharge her batteries, enjoying some TLC, good company, good food and the family atmosphere that exists here at Cedars.
During her stay, Jean, Sam, Angela and another Cedars resident, Val, hopped on our minibus and headed off to Romsey Rapids and enjoyed the Older Adult Lane Swimming Session.
The ladies had such a wonderful time in the pool and enjoyed a visit to the cafe afterwards.
Our mission is for our residents to flourish, enjoy life, continue with their hobbies and interests and we do everything we can to make this happen.
This year we have worked our magic to make our residents wishes come true……… Golf, Fishing, Swimming, The Races, The Theatre, Mottisfont Rose Garden, Fish and Chips at the Seaside, Boat trip….. the list goes on.
Chin-Chin
What better way to spend a chilly Autumnal afternoon than relaxing in the lounge with new friends and a G&T?
Ingrid, Wendy and Jean have become firm friends during their respite stays. They have enjoyed crafting, quizzing, outings, late suppers and a tipple! But most of all the opportunity to spend time with like minded ladies.
Exotic Animal Visit
On Monday we had a visit from ZooLab the residents really enjoyed getting up close to all manner of animals.
Animal assisted therapy is recognised as an occupational therapy within psychology suggesting animals bring people together. It certainly did
