Activities at Plas-Y-Dderwen Care Home

The managers here at Plas Y Dderwen wanted to have a day that would make the staff feel valued for all their hard work, so what could be better than to combine this with one of Wale's favourite celebrations 'St David's day'.

A great day was had by everyone, staff and residents with even family members turning up to join in the fun. the highlight of the day was our managers deciding to join in the fun and allowing themselves to be pelted with custard soaked sponges.

This activity took place before the lockdown.

There were so many different designs and so much hard work put into these boxes in the carer's own time. These memory boxes are an important part of reminding residents of their key memories. Gwen won first prize for her efforts. Gwen's box contained maps, pictures, buses, medals and past certificates. Nula, her manager, gave all carers thank you presents, but Gwen won the biggest prize of all. Well done, Gwen!

Plas-Y-DDerwen held a day of celebrations to thank care staff at the home, who make a real difference to the lives of those in their care.

Staff were treated to wristbands, postcards of thanks, sweets and chocolates. Residents also gave thanks by with a small gifts of appeciation. Staff also sent postcards to family members who have been unable to visit due to lockdown, but whom also give so much support to their loved ones, and carers in the home.

During this time of isolation, it would be understandable to believe that our residents are cut off from their loved ones. In the physical way, that's true, but thanks to technology, our residents are able to keep in touch with all their families.

Ladies and gentlemen in their 90s have been introduced to the wonders of video chatting, and they are loving it.

Relatives know that their loved ones are only a phone call away, and this seems to bring some relief at a worrying time.

One of our residents, Eric, has such a big family that he had two calls at the same time, and masterfully managed to hold two separate conversations at the same time. It was suggested that Eric might like a job on reception, but he laughed and said he was happy with retirement.

Staff dressed up to honour the hard working service men and women of the time, and the residents took the opportunity to swap wartime experiences and the joy they all felt at this time 75 years ago when the war ended.

Just before Easter, the staff and residents were very happy to welcome 4 little new additions to our home. It turns out that one of our ‘female’ rabbits was not actually a female, much to our surprise.