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.
Lisa Harris
Being Head of life Enrichment isn’t just a job, it’s a passion.
My time with the residents has and will always be an honour and pleasure.
Finding out their interests and hobbies, so I can tailor the weekly planner is such a great thing to do, as this means lots of chats over a good cuppa! But it also means that I can get to know them personally and get to understand a part of their past, so I can continue to help them experience their interests in this next phase of their lives.
A truly rewarding role, where I can be part of and contribute to something meaningful. All I hope for, is to make this journey for both the residents and their families, as restful, easy and enjoyable as possible. Then I know I’ve done my part.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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
Celebrating Elf Day!
Today, our residents got a visit from one of Santa’s Elves, Lloyd! He visited all residents of the home and made them smile and feel festive. In the afternoon, Memory Lane residents enjoyed a Naughty Elf Game where players had to throw baubles into different sized buckets to gain points! Our winners were thrilled with their very own elf head piece and a chocolate elf!
Denmead Brass Performs Christmas Classics
At Denmead Grange Care Home, we have a yearly, traditional visit from our local brass band who play festive Christmas Carols for us to singalong too. Our residents gathered with their relatives and friends to enjoy the evening of music. Our Head of Life Enrichment, Lloyd; prepared delicious hot chocolates topped with fresh whipped cream and crumbled flake to begin the cosy evening.
We hope to continue the tradition for years to come. Thank you to Denmead Brass for giving up your time to entertain our lovely residents for the evening!
He's Behind You!
Yesterday, our residents enjoyed a fantastic afternoon at the Theatre, watching a performance of the Sleeping Beauty Pantomime at the New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth.
The performance was spectacular and our residents were laughing out loud, especially at Dame Nellie's jokes!
Sheila expressed 'It's been so lovely to visit the pantomime again after so many years of absence. I used to go every year with my family so coming back sparks those lovely memories. It's also put me in the Christmas spirit!'
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas 🎄
It's nearly December so we decided it is time for Christmas Decorating to begin, Lloyd and the residents have been hard at work over the weekend decorating the Bistro and lounges in anticipation of the festive season.
We are very much looking forward to December, with all the amazing, festive activities we have lined up including Carol Evenings, Pantomimes, Shopping Trips and much, much more, take a look at our Countdown to Christmas schedule to find out more!
Memory Lane Art's and Crafts - Remembrance Day
In preparation for Remembrance Day our residents in Memory Lane enjoyed a very therapeutic afternoon, preparing poppies for our Remembrance Day display. Many concentrated on cutting out poppies of all sizes whilst other decided to pick up a paint brush and let their creativity flow!
Sheila expressed how a simple activity such as cutting out intricate shapes, can be so relaxing and positive for their minds. It gives them a chance to be creative, get in touch with their sensory side and enjoy a meaningful conversation during!
We Have a Winner
Last week, our residents took part in a Autumn themed Flower Arranging competition and we asked the local community and families and friends to vote for their favourite! We shared these pictures over various Facebook community groups and pages to get as many votes as possible...
And the Winner is Sheila from our Memory Lane community with her arrangement Autumn Glory! Sheila was absolutely thrilled with her win and was overjoyed with the applause and her achievement; she didn't see it coming!
Thank you to all that voted for our beautiful arrangements!
