This week at Rotherwood care home in Rotherham we have been enjoying some Halloween Crafts and have loved decorating our home in time for our Halloween Party!
Latest News From Rotherwood Care Home Rotherham
Rotherwood Care Home in Rotherham has been a hive of activity and fun for residents over the last few weeks.
Our resident enjoyed a shopping trip to Park Gate Retail World, followed by a coffee at Asda.
We wished a happy 64th Wedding Anniversary to two of our residents, who enjoyed a 3 course lunch with mocktails to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
We enjoyed a morning walk to Clifton Park, where our residents enjoyed a cup of tea in the museum followed by a walk around the park in the fresh air.
We had a fabulous pamper day where our residents enjoyed having their nails and hair done.
And finally, a big thank you to our staff at Rotherwood, who have recently completed a sponsored walk to raise money for the residents funds. Staff walked through Castleton, Winnats Pass, and up Mam Tor. The funds raised will be used for our Halloween and Christmas activities and entertainment, which everyone is looking forward to.
Ice Cream Fun at Rotherwood Care Home in Rotherham
Disco & Dance Afternoon At Rotherwood
Recently, we have enjoyed our disco and dance afternoon at Rotherwood Care Home in Rotherham.
Our residents have enjoyed singing on the karaoke and dancing throughout the afternoon to 60s classics and rock and roll.
This was followed with our treat trolley where our residents enjoyed a sweet treat!
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VE Day Celebrations at Rotherwood Care Home Rotherham
Here at Rotherwood Care Home in Rotherham our residents had the most wonderful VE day preparations and celebrations last week.
Andrea and our lovely staff trimmed the home beautifully with all sorts of decorations, including ones made by the residents.
On the day, our staff came in fancy dress and the morning was spent watching old war movies.
Later on we had all sorts of activities and games, including a game of World War II themed skittles, which everyone enjoyed and which got quite competitive!
War-time songs were being played, which residents were singing to along to with our staff and the activities coordinator.
Our thoroughly enjoyable VE Day celebrations were finished off with a lovely buffet tea, along with red, white and blue cupcakes.
Valentines Day, Pet Therapy and More At Rotherwood Care Home Rotherham
Our residents have had a great time recently with Valentines Day craft activities, pet therapy and Valentine’s Day celebrations and party.
Everyone really enjoyed the events and loved the pet therapy. We had Dave Jay entertain us on Valentine’s Day and he even got the staff up singing to the residents, which they all thoroughly enjoyed.
Sandra brought Coco in for pet therapy, which every resident took part in, even our bed bound residents. Coco brought a huge smile to everyone’s faces!
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Addressing Dementia through Music
Lost Chord is an innovative charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being of those living with dementia using interactive musical stimuli to increase their general awareness and self esteem.
We invite them into our home to engage with residents through the medium of music. It is always a fun session and great to see our residents light up and participate in the sessions.