Edenmore Nursing Home in North Devon recently marked World Book Day by dressing up as well-known characters from books and sharing Harry Potter-themed cakes.
Team members wore
costumes inspired by Where’s Wally, Little Red Riding Hood and Alice in
Wonderland, and there was also a special visit from ‘Dino’ the dinosaur, a
purple inflatable dinosaur worn by one of the team!
Those in costume
visited all family members (residents) throughout the home, making sure that
those who prefer to stay in bed, or are unable to move from bed, were included
in the fun. Home Manager Gayle’s grandson, Flynn – whose mum Stacey is also a
part of the team – joined in by dressing up and spending time saying hello to
everyone. Some family members also chose to take part in dressing up by wearing
themed hats.
A table in one of
the lounges was set out with a selection of books, including classics such as
The Lion King, Peter Pan and Harry Potter. For those living with a Dementia,
books from earlier years can sometimes evoke familiar and comforting feelings
around reading these books themselves or reading to their children.
Many family
members at the home enjoy reading and appreciate simple moments such as a cup
of tea and a good book while relaxing in their armchairs by a window in the
lounge or conservatory, where they can catch views of the sea.
There were also
Harry Potter-themed cakes made especially by the home’s kitchen team which
everyone enjoyed.
Home Manager
Gayle shared: ‘Everyone loved dressing up as characters, and Dino the dinosaur
was a big hit. It was an afternoon of a lot of chatting and laughter!’
Dino the Dinosaur visiting family members
Edenmore Nursing Home offers 24-hour nursing and residential care. To learn more about life at Edenmore, visit www.edenmorenursinghome.com
