Sundial Care Home, near Sidmouth Devon, have enjoyed crafting handmade Christmas cards for the children at Tipton St John Primary School as part of their ongoing connection with the local community.
Residents,
who the home fondly refers to as “family members”, took time to craft, stencil
and write messages in the cards, wishing each key stage a Merry Christmas from
everyone at the home. For many, writing and sending Christmas cards has been a
routine part of the festive season, and this activity has encouraged family
members to continue that tradition.
Family
member Marion and team member Liz Hunt took a walk to Tipton St John Primary
School to hand-deliver the cards. Children from the school have visited Sundial
Care Home in previous years at Christmas time to sing carols, and have also made
Christmas and birthday cards, helping to build a familiar and lasting
connection between the two generations. The school is already planning its next
visit, with pupils looking forward to coming into the home to read to the
family members.
These
intergenerational activities support family members in remaining a part of
their community and sharing traditions with local children supports a sense of
purpose, belonging and continued participation in community life.
If you would like to learn more about
Sundial Care Home, please visit https://www.sundialcare.com/activities-in-care/
