Activities at Rivermead Care Home
We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered programme of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends. The home also has its very own minibus for our numerous outings for coffee and shopping, which residents love.
Nicola Bedford
Hi, My name is Nicola and I am the activity coordinator for Rivermead. I plan and deliver a range of interactive and stimulating activities throughout the week for all the residents.
We focus our planning through person centred care, meaning the activities we deliver are tailored to each of the residents individual choice and interests.
It’s a very rewarding job role to be in, seeing the residents enjoy their lives to the best of their abilities and enhancing their experiences, building and maintaining friendships and supporting their wellbeing.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Rivermead Care Home
Easter Celebrations 2023
Here at Rivermead we made Chocolate Easter Nests over on our Malton Unit.
The residents decorated rice crispy nests with Chocolate eggs and smarties. Although we struggled to find Mini Eggs we still think they turned out great!
Mother's Day 2023
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS
We thought you would enjoy these wonderful photos of a few of our lovely residents with their lovely flowers they received from their families to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Our lovely mothers, grandmothers, aunties, mother figures and friends were celebrated today with thanks and appreciation given to everybody.
Fitness Fantastic at Rivermead
Today at Rivermead we tried out chair exercises to wake us up before lunch time!
We followed a fitness video that got us moving our hips, arms and legs today. Our residents did amazing with this challenging exercise to really get our blood pumping before going to eat a lovely lunch prepared by our amazing chef.
Historic Royal Palaces
Across our services, our residents were treated to a special virtual sensory storytelling session. Together with Art Historian Jon Sleigh and the Historic Royal Palaces community team, we explored several royal palaces through the theme of food, dining and celebration!
We enjoyed a fantastic taste-a-long experience from the comfort of our home, from Tudor treats to Stuart sweets. A lovely time was had by all.
Cuddle Therapy from Puppies
Here at Rivermead one of our Care Assistants, Alex came in with her sweat puppy Olive!
Lots of residents and staff enjoyed cuddles with Olive throughout the morning. Jean, on memory lane said it was a pleasent suprise and that Olive was very well behaved for a puppy!
The Arctic Airship Italia
Across our services we had a lovely time joining Mark Piesing for an exciting virtual event to discuss his book ‘N-4 Down: The Hunt for The Arctic Airship Italia’.
Our residents were thrilled to find out more about the book and the fascinating story of the world-famous exploring airship Italia, returning from the North Pole on May 24, 1928. The airship was struck by a terrible storm and crashed somewhere over the Arctic ice, triggering the largest polar rescue mission in history.
The virtual book club experience was truly enjoyed by all.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us.
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time? Could you help make a difference to someones day to day life? For more information on volunteering, we'd love to hear from you.
Community Cafe - Every Tuesday from 10.30 am
We extend a warm invitation to community friends to join us at our popular Community Cafe - all welcome.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency personnel, come and take a break with us! There may be a cake or two.....
