Activities at Derham House Care Home

At Derham House Care Home we know that being able to continue lifelong hobbies or interests is a key part of our resident's identities, and we make every effort to encourage and support each resident to be able to do so.

Our Residents on Memory Lane enjoyed getting the paint brushes out to create some very colourful art work this week. Creative activities like painting can slow down the development of memory conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Dementia, which is one of the most significant cognitive benefits of painting.

At Derham House we support our residents to continue with their favourite hobbies, and encourage them to share and teach others about these too.

Hosting events for friends and family members to join us is an essential part of our activities program and we are always looking for new ideas to bring the wider community into our home.

Our Activities Team decided that the Residents at Derham could take a visit to the Wild West as the Home put on a fancy dress day. Everybody got involved and enjoyed dressing up and the Head Chef even put together a Cowboy Menu for the day.

At Derham House that's what we like to do - create memories, and ensure our residents are leading full enriched lives.

The methods and mediums may change but the heart of live music - the communal joy, the shared emotions, the collective energy - remains untouched. 

We had the amazing Rob and Marc from Together In Musical Expression (T.I.M.E) back for another jamming session. 
Residents and staff came together in joyful musical expression. Laughter, rhythm and melody filled the room as everyone joined in - whether tapping along, singing, or simply soaking up the atmosphere. It was a beautiful reminder of the power of music to unite, uplift, and spark connection across all ages.

As we look to the future, one thing is clear: live music will continue to be a cherished.

At Derham House Animal therapy is one of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program and features regularly on our resident-led weekly activity planner.

Our Residents couldn't loved cuddling the cutest Kittens that they had ever seen. We have regular visits from all sorts of animals but our Residents thought these kittens were purrrrfect.

As one of the foundations of our Life Enrichment program, we know that animal therapy can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health. 

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

This week Derham House Residents enjoyed a trip to the Zoo. A great time was had by all visiting the array of animals. After the trip they enjoyed an ice cream to cool down and end the perfect outing.

By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents.

One of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program is live musical entertainment. Resident involvement in choosing genres along with feedback after each performance means that we are able to constantly improve our activities calendar.

Our Residents enjoy live entertainments on a regular basis. There was singing, toe tapping, clapping and dancing to many a favourite this week.

At Derham Lodge we love opening our home up and hosting events that friends and family can join us for. Shared experiences are the best experiences and we ensure that our residents remain connected with their loved ones whilst they live with us. 

At Derham House supporting residents to enjoy outings, shopping, meals out and other trips is a key aspect of the weekly activities calendar. 

Our Residents from Derham House enjoyed a trip out to The Dementia and Music Social Club who organise a fantastic event for those living with Dementia. These lively sessions use familiar songs to spark memories and encourage participation, often leading to singing and dancing. Crucially, these clubs also provide a vital social outlet, connecting residents with each other and staff, which helps combat isolation and boosts their overall well-being.

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

Residents at Derham House love the animal therapy sessions that our dedicated Activities Team organise. As one of the foundations of our Life Enrichment program, we know that animal therapy can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health. 

The Residents enjoyed a visit from Larry the Lamb and most probably one of the biggest pat dogs we have ever had visit the Home. As you can see from the smiles our Residents enjoyed getting up close and cuddling their new furry friends.

Animal therapy is one of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program and features regularly on our resident-led weekly activity planner.

One of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program is live musical entertainment. Resident involvement in choosing genres along with feedback after each performance means that we are able to constantly improve our activities calendar.

Our Residents enjoyed a proper Cockney Knee up when Cockney Knights came to visit. They enjoyed singing along, tapping the toes, and even "doing the Lambeth walk" with the team at Derham.

The methods and mediums may change but the heart of live music - the communal joy, the shared emotions, the collective energy - remains untouched.