Young people have been putting a smile on care home residents’ faces thanks to weekly visits.
The Beaconsfield School pupils have been visiting the residents of Signature at Beaconsfield care home on Station Road over several weeks.
The different generations bonded over giant scrabble, big balloon games, arts and crafts, and quizzes during the visits, which are part of pupils' Duke of Edinburgh Awards activities.
The 69 residents and pupils also swapped anecdotes and stories to learn about each other’s lives and experiences.
Signature resident named Pat B. said: “The students are very friendly – it makes the home feel like it would be if I was at home with my grandchildren. I look forward to them coming every week, they truly make the care home a wonderful environment to be in.”
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Alongside providing companionship, the pupils also helped to maintain the care home grounds, including planting of flowers, herbs and vegetables.
The care home’s activities coordinator Helen Abbott said: “Bringing the youngsters into the home after the COVID period has been fantastic. The opportunity to provide the residents with 1 to 1 activity sessions has been a joy, and it is wonderful to see their faces light up when given the chance to engage with the children in the Beaconsfield community.”
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