Activities at Lochduhar Care Home
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.
Sally Gilder
Sally has been in the care sector since 1998. Sally joined the Lochduhar team in 2018 as a care assistant.
Sally is very passionate about the care she provides and the welfare of the residents. Working as a care assistant Sally was able to get to know the residents wants and needs to provide excellent person centred care to each individual. Then in 2020 Sally found the opportunity to become Head of Activities. Sally feels that she provides a different side to herself to promote an active and inclusive lifestyle through her role as Head of Activities.
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 Lochduhar Care Home
Creative writing
We had a great time joining journalist and novelist, Mike Gayle, for an intriguing virtual interview, during which he shared top tips for creative writing with our residents and read passages from his latest book, All the Lonely People.
We were thrilled to find out about Mike’s background, to understand what led him to become a writer and his creative process.
It was a lovely talk, enjoyed by all, especially by our keen writers at the home.
Silver Sunday
Silver Sunday, celebrated every year on the first Sunday of October, marks the contributions of older people to society, celebrates their happiness and wellbeing and presents an opportunity to bring generations together.
On this day, we reached out to our Pen Pals friends, families and the community, and we organised a special afternoon tea party for all residents to enjoy.
Many residents shared interesting stories from their youth and got involved in various conversations about happiness, loneliness and challenges that affect a number of older people.
It was a great day to raise awareness and to focus on community connections
Pen-pals with local nursery
Resident at Lochduhar are delighted to have been asked by Northwest Nursery to become pen pals. Our residents have been busy with their Autumnal pictures and have decided to send them to the children at Northwest Nursery, along with a letter. The residents were so pleased to receive some lovely pictures and some letters from the children in return.
Interactive Magic Table
The residents at Lochduhar have been enjoying having fun on their 'Magic Table'. The award winning innovation provides a number of fun activities designed for all residents to engage with including those living with mid to late stage dementia. It is wonderful to see the residents interact with the games and each other as they have fun. Residents enjoy sweeping the leaves and touching the flowers as they grew!
Virtual event with Unity Wines
We had a lovely time joining Hospitality Manager, Christophe Noel and special guests Lee Isaacs DipWSET and Nick Parker from Unity Wines and Spirits – as they introduced us to wine tasting techniques, the history of wine and wine making, as well as consumer attitudes.
Our residents had the opportunity to try a variety of wines from sparkling and white to rose and red, alongside a selection of delicious treats.
It was a wonderful experience, enjoyed by all.
World Alzheimer's Day
Today we marked World Alzheimer’s Day, to raise awareness and highlight the challenges that people living with dementia face.
We took part in the Dementia Friends programme, organised by the Alzheimer’s Society to learn more about dementia and the small ways we can help others.
Throughout the day our residents got involved a variety of dementia friendly activities, including baking sessions, themed quizzes and exercise classes.
We also spent time learning facts about the disease, which is affecting many people all over the world.
