At Southern House, we believe that busy hands and active minds are a good combination for adding quality to life. We have daily activities and we are always updating them to ensure that we cater for everyone as much as possible. We promote activities as leisure, occupation and recreation. We have a facebook live page. This enables families to view weekly and daily activities. Our activities co-ordinator is registered with Golden Carers and her activities have been shared on their website.
We look at stimulating the following senses within our activity programme;
Sight, sound, smell, touch and taste senses.
Our activities also encourage communication, which is important. For people who prefer to engage in less active activities or prefer to be alone, we offer stimulation through our relaxation area which is located in the conservatory. Our activities staff also support these residents with one-to-one activities as not everyone enjoys group activities.
For people who enjoy Church, the local vicar attends Southern House on a regular basis and on request. Other religious needs are catered for at Southern House. Residents are also supported to attend their preferred place of worship in person.
Professional entertainment is also arranged and this takes place in our large lounge area. Functions and event are also booked throughout the year. We have a regular singing artist who visit the home the last Friday of every month and on special occasions.