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
Reminiscing with painting today
Today at Derham House we had a lovely afternoon painting with the residents.
Asking an individual to draw or paint something from a photo may jog memories of their past. Whilst it won't likely bring back the whole memory, it may bring back a sense of joy and happiness which will help residents to reminisce.
The afternoon was a great success and we definitely brought out their inner Monet.
Coffee and cake for ambulance crews
Today we had a visit from some lovely ambulance crew and sent them away with a hot drink in our thermos flask cups and a nice piece of cake.
If you are ambulance crew, police, or fire you can pop in any time and grab a tea or coffee on us.
Thanks for everything you do for our community.
Naughty Elf was up to no good
Our Scout elf has been up to his usual tricks this week leaving us with a little mess to clean up but lots of fun and entertainment. we'll take that, after all its Christmas.
FIFA World Cup
World Cup fever has hit Derham House! Our home is decorated with flags and our residents cannot wait to enjoy the action over the next few weeks.
Today we gathered together to watch England's opening game with snacks and beer. We are hoping to watch pretty much all the matches and we are excited to see how Gareth’s boys get on!
English National Ballet Company
Today at Derham House we welcomed back the English National Ballet Company into the home with our second 12 week program joining us for the live sessions was Cheryl (dancer) & Morgan (musician). Our activities, inspired by ENB’s distinctive repertoire, explored rhythm, dance style and themes, helping to build expression, physical strength, balance and confidence. Through uplifting live music from the piano played by Morgan the residents was taken on a new journey beautifully animated by Cheryl the story of Swan Lake & the love between the prince & a swan. The residents were enchanted by the story and learnt new skills and remembered some old movements too. As you can see our residents are doing incredibly well and are looking forward to the next class.
Memory Walk
Our Derham Darlings walked for everyone's loved ones at Chelmsford Memory Walk at Hylands Park on Sunday 9 October 2022 for Alzheimer's Society. The sun was shining and laughter was in abundance. 7K of walking created blisters and muscles that ached. However, over £1000 (still counting) has been raised for a cause close to our hearts. Well done each and every one of you.
