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
Winter Wonderland Walk
Today we wrapped up warm and jumped on our minibus to visit the fabulous Kendell Nurseries and experience their magical Christmas Winter Wonderland Walk.
It was a lovely experience, and the lights and winter themed displays were fantastic!
We even got to see the Reindeer!
We are definitely getting into the Christmas spirit now!
One of our lovely residents, Wendy, said “it was absolutely fantastic, another great trip out and I am looking forward to more.”
French Day
Another fun day at Denmead!
On our monthly round the world day, the residents wanted to go to France.
We had an amazing French lunch and we tried to teach the residents some basic French!
As it happens they knew a lot more than us!
At the going down of the sun, we will remember them
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
Today our wonderful residents wrote an acrostic poem, which as you can see they are all very proud of!
One lady read ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae to the group. It was very moving.
We finished with an Armistice day quiz and watching this morning’s laying of the wreath at the Cenotaph.
Queen Bea is 100
To start the birthday celebrations Bea had said she did not want anyone to make a fuss but the team at Denmead knew Bea deserved the best!
The life enrichment team spoke to Bea’s daughter who had suggested afternoon tea so the team got in contact with Queens Hotel Portsmouth who were very excited to host for such a fabulous lady!
The table was set up with balloons and champagne ready for Bea to arrive.
Bea was accompanied by her daughter and Lisa the life enrichment lead from Denmead Grange who had organised the trip! They enjoyed a fantastic afternoon tea and Bea shared some lovely stories and some top tips on how to reach 100!
Bea said “ Always be kind to people, never say a bad word and a glass of wine definitely helps”
Retail Therapy on a rainy day
What else is there to do on a rainy day… A bit of retail therapy and a nice cuppa!
The ladies asked to visit a garden centre where we looked at the beautiful winter flowers and watched the staff prepare the Christmas displays. They found a beautiful wooden sign that said ‘home is my happy place’ and said that is definitely Denmead.
A lovely afternoon spent with lovely ladies!
When Nalo came to visit
Our head of housekeeping came in with this gorgeous bundle of fun! Our residents were overjoyed to meet her. The benefits of animals and the elderly are endless. They can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood and communication to name just a few. We all enjoyed the fun and joy Nalo gave to our home.
We are already looking forward to the next visit .
