Tag: Rotherwood Activities

Rotherwood discovers its Lost Chords

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Post date April 6, 2018

Yesterday we were happy to welcome Melody from Lost Chord for a special afternoon of Music. Lost Chord aims to have a positive effect on dementia by using music to stimulate the areas of the brain which are still intact. They hope to maintain some sort of communication with residents suffering from dementia for a longer period of time through the different stages of the disease. This is particularly important where verbal communication is no longer possible.

Their work confirms clinical evidence that there are certain areas of the brain associated with musical patterns which remain potentially responsive, even when other areas have virtually deteriorated.”

"Music is the key which unlocks the door behind which a frightened, intimidated and humiliated person hides because life at times can be just too awful to bear!!"

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Remembering Ken Dodd

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Post date March 13, 2018

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Weekly Exercise Classes

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Post date October 21, 2016

Here at Rotherwood we have taken it upon ourselves to try to include at least one exercise based activity and one gaming activity into our activity planner each week.

These gentle but effective exercise classes can help improve their strength, co-ordination and balance. Weekly classes will be run by our activity coordinators and will take place in our quiet lounge situated on the ground floor. Service users are invited to get involved and join in with these light exercise classes from the comfort of their own chairs.

So far residents have enjoyed various classes including chair based exercise, chair based dance, armchair tai chi and relaxation meditation. They have also enjoyed chair based games which include carpet bowls, basket ball, darts and many more.

The positive impact this has had on our residents has been great, not only has the exercise been beneficial towards their health but it has also shown immediate benefits to their overall mood.

Tags Care Home Rotherham, Chair Based Exercies, Exercise and Games, Health Benefits, Rotherwood Activities, Weekly Classes, Weekly Exercise Classes

Friendly Bingo Competition at Rotherwood

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Post date October 17, 2016

For the past four weeks, residents at Rotherwood Care Home have been taking part in our in-house bingo competition.

Each Wednesday at 1pm we have been gathering in the main lounge where we have been hosting our weekly event. The bingo games have been based around a different theme each week, with the final weeks theme being reminiscence. All of the service users who took part have thoroughly enjoyed the friendly competition. Here are a couple of things they had to say;

It brought back happy memories.
I used to enjoy going to bingo with my friends, I never won anything though.

Tags Bingo Competition, Bringing back memories, Care Home Activities, Care Home Rotherham, Daily Activities, reminiscence, Rotherwood Activities

The Sun is Shining

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Post date August 24, 2016

The British weather can't seem to make its mind up this summer. Knowing how unpredictable our weather can be, when the sun came out this morning the residents at Rotherwood Care Home went outside to make the most of the sunshine and get some much needed Vitamin D.

The residents really wanted to make the most of the sunshine so that's exactly what we did. The team helped the residents outside while our activities coordinator set up the regular activities outside. The activities included our weekly sing along choir club, a music quiz and tin-can-alley.

The residents had a wonderful day and even enjoyed a Choc-Ice while outside in the sun.

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Summer Fair Update

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Post date July 18, 2016

Over the weekend here at Rotherwood we held our annual summer fair. During the day we had a variety of different stalls including one full of handmade gifts made by our lovely residents, a tombola, a raffle bric-a-brac and many more. We also had a food stand with hot dogs and burgers, a refreshments stand with drinks and cakes and a few games stands with games including hook a duck and tin can alley.

The day was of great success and was enjoyed by all. At the end of the day we counted up our donations and managed to raise a total of £150. We will be arranging a service user meeting within the next couple of weeks were we will come together to discuss how the money should be spent.

We would like to thank all who attended for their kind donations and support, both before and during the event.

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A Day at the Fun Fair

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Post date June 26, 2016

On Saturday 16th July Rotherwood Care Home will be opening its doors to the local community for our annual summer fair. This years theme will be 'a day at the Fun Fair'.

Doors will be open from 1:30pm and there will be a variety of things happening, including; the vintage tea party, various stalls, Hook a Duck, Hot Dog stand, angel readings and much more.

Raffle tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from the homes office. We are also collecting raffle prizes and donations which can also be handed in to the homes office.

We look forward to seeing everyone and hope that the good weather continues for us.

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