Events & Activities
Derby events that bring joy and connection
Life at Glen Carr House is about more than where your loved one lives; it’s about how they live. Our home-like community is filled with meaningful engagement every single day. We want to help your loved one not only enjoy each day but thrive mentally and physically as well.
We believe individuals with dementia live well when they have opportunities to stay engaged and valued. This is why our Life Engagement team works alongside families to design programming that reflects your loved one’s interests, personal history, and abilities. If you’re looking for Derby events for seniors or daily support options, you’ll find them here.
A full calendar of meaningful activities
Every month, our community offers a dynamic mix of activities and programs adapted for memory care. Our programming is built with family input and resident observation, ensuring each event feels personal and purposeful.
Highlights often include:
- Music programs and other live performances
- Gentle exercise sessions adapted for all abilities
- Pet therapy
- Arts and crafts projects that spark creativity
- Gardening activities in our secure outdoor space
- Technology-based activities
- Family celebrations and holiday gatherings
Learn more about how Glen Carr House can make every day meaningful for your loved one by checking out our exclusive LEGACY program.
Our unique life enrichment team personalizes resident activities to fulfill each letter of the word LEGACY in an effort to help that resident leave a lasting legacy in their own life. Click on each letter to learn more.
L - Learning
Glen Carr House creates new opportunities to engage residents and inspire lifelong learning adapted for memory care. We accommodate our activities to different learning styles and cognitive abilities through visual, physical, social, and individual learning experiences.
E - Expressive
Art, music, and creative activities give residents ways to express themselves and add meaning to their days. Expression is the light we all have; we help residents find it again through creative programming woven into daily life, even as verbal communication may become more challenging.
G - Gathering
Memory loss shouldn’t mean isolation. Our social spaces bring people together: residents, families, and the community. New relationships, familiar faces, and meaningful connections are huge parts of making Glen Carr House feel like home.
A - Active
Active engagement contributes to overall well-being. We encourage residents to stay as active as their abilities allow through custom gentle activities. Physical movement helps bodies and minds stay in harmony, and every step supports health and happiness.
C - Community
We’re a community hub communicating with local organizations and welcome community partners who enrich our residents’ lives through intergenerational programs and special events.
Y - Youth
Bridging generations enriches everyone. Our residents share their wisdom, stories, and life experiences with young people through intergenerational programs. The bonds formed create lasting legacies.
Your invitation to join us
If you’re looking for memory care programming that welcomes families, Glen Carr House invites you to visit and take part. Scheduling a tour is the perfect way to pair a visit with one of our activities. You’ll have the chance to meet residents, interact with our team, and see firsthand how our engagement programs support residents and families.