A recent respite stay at Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe has shown how a change of scenery can offer a welcome break for individuals living in city-based care homes.
Edenmore recently welcomed Robert, a gentleman from a Bristol care home who was looking for a short break away from city home-life. He chose a care home in the North Devon town of Ilfracombe as a peaceful retreat, drawing on personal memories of holidays he had enjoyed there in the past.
During his stay, daily one-to-one support was in place, made possible by his choice to privately fund the additional care, giving him the opportunity to explore the local area and enjoy the fresh sea air. When he chose to spend time at the home rather than out in the community, he can often be found in the conservatory playing cards or sitting in the garden with his pipe, something he loves to do, whatever the weather, all while overlooking the sea. He has struck up a connection with Harry, another resident (known as family members to the team at the care home) and formed a friendship with Sarah, Edenmore’s Administrator, though he jokingly refers to her as his PA, since she’s always printing things out for him!
Gayle Cooper, Edenmore’s Home Manager shared “What started as a short two-week stay has now been extended to a month, a clear sign of how much Robert has enjoyed his time here. At Edenmore our ethos is centred on the continuation of life, recognising that everyone is on their own journey, and that care should support people to keep living in ways that feel meaningful to them."
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