Activities at Denmead Grange Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we won’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our activities team is dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Vicky Burgess
Being Head of life enrichment is not a job it is a passion. Vicky has been working in the health and social care sector for 23 years. Vicky has already been working at Denmead Grange for a year as a valued Senior Carer. Vicky already has extensive knowledge about the home and our residents which means she already has an insight into what the resident enjoy. Vicky is looking forward to her role as she believes that Life Enrichment is a truly rewarding role where she can ensure everyday is meaningful to the people we care for. My aim is to ensure that our residents get to continue doing the things they love, trying new things and extending their skills and knowledge. My goal each day is to bring enjoyment, laughter and smiles to everyone at Denmead Grange!
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 Denmead Grange Care Home
St Patrick's Day
On of the residents Cathy and Head Chef Craig decided that they wanted to work together on the St Patricks Day menu.
With support from Cathy's family they all created and designed the St Patricks day Menu from some of Cathy’s family recipes.
Craig met with Cathy and her daughter where they designed the menu and talked about Cathy’s memories of growing up in Ireland with traditional Irish food.
Most importantly that menu was tasted and tested by the rest of the residents, and they all loved the themed menu of the day and trying Cathy's recipes.
Mother's Day Celebrations
The team at ensured that no matter how hard Mother's Day can be for some, that all of the residents had fun and the chance to reminisce.
The chef produced the most delicious afternoon tea and the residents had fun in their art and craft club.
Nutrition and Hydration Week
The residents had a great week discussing the importance of a balanced diet and staying hydrated, especially in the upcoming summer month.
Of course there were some new treats to try.
We Do Like To Be Beside the Seaside
This was a nice afternoon trip to Southsea sea front, they enjoyed fresh coffee and cake in a café right on the sea front and they talked about fond memories of trips to the beach with their families and honeymoons on the sea front
Love Advice from Denmead Grange
Valentines day advice, the residents shared their words of wisdom for a happy marriage or relationship. These brought back memories of dating, wedding days and anniversaries
Jazz Afternoon
This was a lovely Jazz singer who came to play for us on request of the residents.
Many of them had fond memories of going to Jazz clubs growing up and dancing with their friends
