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
World Chocolate Day
Residents at Lochduhar revelled in all things sweet on World Chocolate Day with a range of chocolatey activities on Tuesday 7th July. Instead of cake on the menu, residents enjoyed the taste of chocolate to get everyone’s taste buds tingling from peppermint, choc orange, white chocolate, frys cream Dark chocolate , plain chocolate, chocolate caramel buttons to choose from, what’s your favourite?
Gillian Ward General Manager said: “Our head chef loves making sweet things went down a treat. It was great to give chocolate tasting a go”
Gentleman’s club fun!
The gentlemen of Lochduhar recently gathered to enjoy an evening together for some games and socialising in one of the homes spacious lounges. The gentlemen and staff gather everyone together for some games and chat over a refreshing drink.
Many of the men choose to spend time in their room, so the staff see it as a great opportunity to get them together and encourage socialising, perhaps sparking up some friendships! On this occasion they enjoy refreshments and nibbles whilst playing a few games of pools and look forward to their next get together.
The most popular part of their get togethers is the games and activities. Dominos is a regular occurrence, with of course different card games enjoyed by all.
A Royal Celebration
On Saturday 13th June, one of our residents made a cake for the Queen’s birthday. She really enjoyed doing this and made the cake herself from start to finish. First of all the sponge, then she whipped the cream up, and placed it nicely over the cake. She then decorated it with raspberries and strawberries and finished by placing it on cake stand. Residents in the home then enjoyed a slice of cake with an afternoon cuppa.
Blooming Lovely
Residents in the home celebrated the annual Chelsea Flower Show this year. Residents really enjoyed flower arranging different flowers in vases for each unit. They are so bright and colourful. This activity definitely brightened up their day!
Laura Made the Cut!
Residents at Lochduhar really missed the in house hairdresser coming every week to do their hair. Residents were feeling low about their hair and told staff it would be nice if they could get it done every week. We were very lucky when one of our staff members, Laura, who used to be a hairdresser, volunteered to come in one day a week to wash, blow dry and style residents' hair for them. Residents in the home were very touched by this and had a spring in their step on the way to the hairdressers and a smile coming out!
Getting Fruity
The team at Lochduhar have received a colourful bumper delivery of fruit boxes thanks to the kindness of their local Boots store in Dumfries, which has been delivered to the home. The fruit boxes contained a variety of healthy, tasty treats for the team to enjoy. Everyone at the home would like to offer their sincere thanks and gratitude to Boots for their kindness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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