Activities at Ritson Lodge Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Kimberley Holman
My name is Kimberley. I am the life style enrichment and activities co-ordinator at Ritson Lodge.
I've really enjoyed settling into my role at Ritson Lodge and the best thing about my job is seeing the smiles and enjoyment when delivering our daily activities programme and the interaction with our Residents.
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 Ritson Lodge Care Home
Top Chef
Daily activities for our Residents at Ritson lodge are an important part of our lifestyle enrichment programme. Our Activities team take regular feedback from the Residents to ensure that we create a fun packed day every day.
Our Head Chef Tom loves getting involved to help the Residents hone their baking and catering skills so that everyone can enjoy the sumptuous goodies that they make.
At Ritson Lodge we have a whole team approach and all our departments love to bring a smile to our Residents and also keep them engaged in daily actvities.
Arty and Crafty
Arts and crafts at Ritson Lodge offer our residents numerous benefits, including stimulating cognitive function, boosting mood, and promoting social interaction. Activities like painting, drawing, collage, and origami can help residents express themselves, reduce stress, and maintain fine motor skills.
Our Residents enjoyed a visit from K Crafts and really enjoyed interacting with each other to produce some very colourful work.
At Ritson Lodge we support our residents to continue with their favourite hobbies, and encourage them to share and teach others about these too.
Toddlers having fun
Come and join the fun at Ritson Lodge's weekly Parent and Toddler group . Our Residents love the weekly group that takes place every Tuesday morning and its's a great opportunity for young and old to share stories and interact.
We know that intergenerational activity is hugely beneficial to all involved as it encourages communication and social skills. Intergenerational contact also helps to develop language and reading confidence through shared activities, as well as increasing confidence and self-esteem. Lastly it helps children to develop empathy, care and kindness, helping them to understand and talk more positively about ageing and older people.
Apollo East Coast Students V.E day presentation
At Ritson Lodge Care Home we love hosting events that we can open up to our relatives, friends and the wider community. Life at *Care home* is about being part of the local community and enjoying life long hobbies whilst also exploring new experiences.
Apollo East Coast Special Education Department students visited our Residents today. The students had prepared a V.E Day presentation to understand why it was such an important celebrations. They also provided activities including building Spitfires and Bingo. They finished the morning off with a dance show and a sing along to some 1940s classics. It was great to see the students build their knowledge of V.E day and share this with the Residents at Ritson Lodge.
Taking part in intergenerational activities such as social engagements and interactions, bring together younger and older generations for a common purpose. These activities build on the strengths that different generations have to offer, as well as nurture understanding, respect, and challenge ageism.
V.E Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations
National celebrations and family-friendly events are just some of the ways that we ensure the residents at Ritson Lodge remain connected with their loved ones and the wider community.
There were an array of activities to celebrate this very special occasion at Ritson Lodge. Our residents enjoyed a visit from Hopton Primary school pupils who had spent time preparing a V.E presentation, followed by some classics from the 1940s performed by Ellie and then the Residents enjoyed an afternoon high tea.
Ensuring that we host events that relatives and friends can join is very important to us here at Ritson Lodge.
Lambtastic
Animal therapy is one of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program and features regularly on our resident-led weekly activity planner.
Our Residents enjoyed a visit from some fluffy lambs and enjoyed some cuddles and affection. The Lambs enjoyed a good feed from the Residents. There was Baaaughter all round.
Residents at Ritson Lodge 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.
Upcoming events
Open Day
Come and join us Ritson Lodge on June 21st for our Open Day.
There will be refreshments. entertainments and activities on the day so you can experience life at Ritson Lodge.
Dementia Cafe
We know the importance of supporting our local community and hold monthly groups, specifically for those living withdementia or caring for a loved one.
Toddler Group
Come and join the fun at our weekly Parent and Child Toddler Group. Refreshments and fun provided every Tuesday morning at Ritson Lodge.
