Kiwi House News

Local Care Homes to Open Its Doors This Christmas to Combat Loneliness in Older People

Douglas Court and Kiwi House Care Homes in Derby are embracing the spirit of giving this holiday season by extending a heart-warming invitation to older people in the community who would otherwise be spending Christmas Day alone. The care homes are opening their doors on Christmas Day to welcome local, lonely seniors to join their residents for a joyous celebration, featuring a traditional Christmas dinner, party games, and a special viewing of the King’s Christmas speech.

Loneliness can be more prevalent during the festive period and when a Charity spoke to older people in August about their Christmas plans, almost 1.5 million over 65s said they usually feel lonelier at Christmas than any other time of year, and around one million said they will be eating dinner alone on Christmas Day.

With the holiday season approaching, Douglas Court and Kiwi House are dedicated to ensuring that no senior in their community feels isolated or forgotten during this festive time of year. The event, titled “Tis the Season To Be Together,” will bring together seniors from the local area to create new memories, share the warmth of the season and hopefully create some long lasting friendships.

“We believe that no one should be alone on Christmas Day. We want to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone can come together to celebrate and share in the joy of the holiday,” said Colleen McKay, the Home Manager of Kiwi House. “Our residents are looking forward to having new friends join them, and we can’t wait to provide a special day full of laughter, delicious food, and camaraderie.”

The teams at Douglas Court and Kiwi House are actively requesting and collaborating with local community organisations and volunteers to try and make transportation available for those who require it. If anyone can help, please contact the home. The goal is to make participation in this heartwarming event as convenient and enjoyable as possible.

The event will take place at both Douglas Court and Kiwi House on Christmas Day, [25/12/23]. Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to RSVP by 15^th December 23 to help the care home make appropriate preparations.

Our homes believe that this initiative reflects the essence of the holiday season by uniting the community, fostering new friendships, and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, can experience the joy of Christmas. No one should have no one this Christmas.

Residents at Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby we’re amazed an all-new immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience.

Thanks to a generous donation of VR headsets from Chalcot Care, Kiwi House residents embarked on virtual journeys around the world and immerse themselves in tranquil and captivating landscapes, all from the comfort of their cinema room.

Continue reading “Residents at Kiwi House Care Home Travel the World with VR Experience.”

Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of an innovative and immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience for its residents. Thanks to a generous donation of VR headsets from Chalcot Care, Kiwi House residents will soon embark on virtual journeys around the world and immerse themselves in tranquil and captivating landscapes, all from the comfort of their home.

Continue reading “Kiwi House Care Home Introduces Cutting-Edge VR Experience for Residents, With Help from Chalcot Care”

Highfields Lane Allotments Members Unite to Support Local Care Home, Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby.

Highfields Lane Allotments, a vibrant community of gardeners, has come together to extend a helping hand to the local community in Derby. With their green thumbs and generous hearts, the allotment members have successfully raised funds to support several deserving local community groups, including the resident’s social fund at Kiwi House Care Home.

Continue reading “Kiwi House Care Home Receives Generous Donation From Local Allotment Members.”

Kiwi House Care Home scooped an award for Lifestyle and Entertainment at the annual Adept Excellence Awards Gala Night.

The home who prides itself in providing ‘a superb place to live or work’ was recognised for its efforts over the past 12 months.

“We are also proud that we have achieved the Lifestyle & Entertainment award. The wellbeing of our residents is always paramount in everything we do, and life at Kiwi House is designed to provide a full range of enriching physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The sense of community and companionship offered by all our social areas and communal activities helps promote their independence, choice and dignity,” Colleen Mckay, Home Manager.

“I am very pleased that we got the award as we work tirelessly to provide the residents with a stimulating lifestyle and some of the best care home entertainment around, it is all about teamwork and pulling together to give our residents 100%, We are all so passionate about our residents lifestyle and wellbeing, We are exceptionally proud of our homes and the hard work that goes on to make it the vibrant, happy place it is to live and work,” said Front of House Manager, Mark Whithorn.

“I’m delighted and pleased for everyone, it’s wonderful news and well deserved, well done,” said Sid Lusted, Resident at Kiwi House.

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If you are looking for care or need any further help contact the home on 01332 755892.”

A unique tour bus rolled into the Midlands based, award-winning care home, Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby to provide care team and relatives of their residents with a virtual experience of what it could be like to live with dementia, this Dementia Action Week (15-21 May 2023).

Family of the Kiwi House residents who are currently living with Dementia, hopped on board the specially equipped bus to experience what living with Dementia may be like for their loved ones.

Continue reading “All Aboard for Enhancing Dementia Care at Kiwi House Care Home”

A unique tour bus is rolling into the Midlands based, award-winning care home, Kiwi House Care Home in Derby to provide care workers and residents relatives with a virtual experience of what it is like to live with dementia, this Dementia Action Week (15-21 May 2023).

Family members of residents who are currently living with dementia at Kiwi House will be among the first to hop on board the specially equipped experience bus with Adept Care Home Dementia Manager, Karen Middleton leading the way.

Continue reading “All Aboard This Dementia Action Week for Enhancing Dementia Care at Kiwi House Care Home”