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.
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 Denmead Grange Care Home
International Woman’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day from us all at Denmead Grange!
Everyone here is inspirational, but we wanted to share these two today.
These ladies proudly wanted to show how many words that could make from a truly Inspirational Ladies name.
Look how well they did!
They thoroughly enjoy word games as they say in their own words “it keeps our brains active and we always end up laughing“
Spring has sprung at Denmead Grange!
To get us more in the mood for spring and the nicer weather we planted sunflower seeds.
This prompted reminiscence talking of our previous gardens and planting. Some of us had grown our own fruit and vegetables!
Once our flowers are established we will call upon our gardener Dayle to guide us with planting them in the garden here at Denmead.
We are looking forward to seeing who’s grows the tallest! Let the competition commence!
Mini Bus Adventure!
Another day, another mini bus trip! This time to the garden centre
We looked at the flowers and plants and the beautiful colours, and of course we had to end with a nice pot of tea.
Getting out and about can help improve sleep and appetite, and provide valuable exercise, while emotionally it can reduce stress and anxiety and lift spirits.
Denmead Music Night
Tuesday night is our favourite night of the week at Denmead…
It’s Music Night
During the day the residents request their favourite songs, which are saved in our now huge playlist.
We get together in one of our four lounges, enjoy a glass of wine and sing along.
Everyone goes to bed with a smile!
Amber the Therapy Dog
We have been fortunate enough to have made a new friend at Denmead.
Amber the therapy dog!
Pet Therapy has many benefits for people living with dementia. It can improve moods and have a wonderful calming effect. Both residents and staff thoroughly enjoyed the visit and look forward to seeing her again.
The Barchester Big Quiz
We joined all the other Barchester homes and hospitals for The Big Barchester Quiz!
We got together to test our knowledge and worked as a team to get 30/30! all whilst eating chocolate and drinking tea
What a wonderful afternoon we had!
