Residents of Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby, demonstrated their commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement by joining forces with Derby City Council for a successful litter picking morning at Kiwi Park. The event, part of Kiwi House’s Sustainability Initiative and coinciding with Great British Spring Clean Week, highlighted the home’s dedication to sustainability and earned them recognition as a finalist for this year’s Care Home Awards in the category of Best for Sustainability.
Residents from Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston Volunteer at Head Ways Charity Shop.
Residents, Terry (81) and Colin (86) from Kiwi House Care Home took their community spirit to new heights by volunteering at the Head Ways Charity Shop in Allenton. Head Ways is a charity dedicated to supporting individuals after brain injuries, providing vital resources and assistance to those in need.
Adept Care Homes breaks new ground with its transformative project, ‘Carer for a Day,’ designed to enrich resident care by immersing directors and support team members in frontline roles. This innovative approach not only strengthens operational collaboration but also nurtures a deeper connection with residents, ensuring their needs are met with unparalleled dedication.
Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby has sorn to new heights this year with its successful and heartwarming Make a Wish program. One resident whose Christmas wish was granted through the Make A Wish program. Betty, with her simple yet heartfelt wish to lay her eyes on a real reindeer at Christmas, experienced a magical day filled with wonder and joy.
Residents at Kiwi House Care Home Triumph in Regional Christmas Choir Competition.
The festive spirit resonated joyously as residents from Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, forming the esteemed ‘choir club,’ celebrated a remarkable victory in the annual company-wide Christmas Choir Competition. Held at St. Catherine’s Church in Burbage, the competition has become a cherished tradition for the Midlands-based care home residents.
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.
Adept Care Homes is pleased to announce the renewal of its supporter membership with the Care Workers’ Charity (CWC), an organisation dedicated to providing essential support to care workers. By reaffirming their commitment, Adept Care Homes continues to demonstrate its unwavering support for the well-being of care workers across the industry.
Adept Care Homes, Appoints New Group’s Chief Fire Warden to tackle Fire Safety Across Care Homes.
Adept Care Homes is proud to announce the appointment of Jason Morris, as the new Group’s Chief Fire Warden, effective from October 1st, 2023. This significant appointment underscores the organisation’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of fire safety across its care facilities.
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.
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.
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