Activities at Derham House 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 don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are 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.
Kay Thompson
I have worked in the care sector for many years. I am fully trained in dementia awareness, and I have also trained as a dignity champion. I have been working here at Derham House since March 2019, and I am really enjoying my role here.
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 Derham House Care Home
What a Christmas
It has been a fun packed and very busy time this Christmas at Derham House. From Singers, School Choirs and even the odd Elf or two. Our Residents have enjoyed many a tipple and many a festive treat prepared by themselves and our Chef's.
At Derham House we have loved opening our home up and hosting events that friends and family can join us for. Shared experiences are the best experiences and we ensure that our residents remain connected with their loved ones whilst they live with us.
It's certainly been a Christmas to remember and at Derham House and that's what we like to do - create memories, and ensure our residents are leading full enriched lives.
Mince Pie Making
Today at Derham house we made mince pies.
The residents had a great time rolling the pastry filling them with mincemeat and baking them.
Oh the aroma wafting around the home was lovely but the anticipation to eat them was too much. Once they came out the oven, we waited for them to cool enough to eat and they were heavenly.
Some of the residents enjoyed them that much they had seconds.
WELL DONE LADIES!!
Spirit of the Wild
Today our residents had the pleasure of meeting some very unusual wildlife.
Ben and his team let us get up close and personal and allow our residents a chance to hold and stroke a variety of creatures including a Python, Fruit Bat, Katydid, Barn Owl and Ice the Husky.
Many of these animals live in different parts of the world so our residents had never seen before, Ben gave a good presentation about all the animals.
Animals have many advantages and provides positive therapy by stimulating the senses as well as the mind.
Elf Day!
Today was National Elf Day!
What's National Elf Day you ask?
Well it's a day of dress up to unleash your inner Elf and spread some festive cheer to raise awareness for people affected by dementia and their families.
Whether it be with a festive Elf hat or sparkly selfie snap, how you celebrate Elf Day is for you to decide, but whatever you do, do it with pride.
Remeberence Day
On the 11th hour of the 11th day on the 11th month we shall remember them.
Derham House made a remembrance wall to remember the residents and family members who fought for our country past and present.
Our residents enjoyed singing to songs from the 40’s from our amazing singer Tracey Lea.
Animal Therapy
The residents thoroughly enjoyed a visit from an owl this week.
It was lovely to see the joy on the resident's faces as they interacted with the amazing creature of the night.
For some residents, this experience was particularly meaningful, and it truly brought a smile to everyone’s day.
The owl’s visit provided a unique form of pet therapy for the residents.
The event was attended by the care home residents and staff, creating an atmosphere of warmth and excitement throughout Derham House.
