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Clacton-on-Sea care home opens its doors for a merry good time
Snow is falling, children are playing – and a Clacton-on-Sea care home is opening its doors to help combat loneliness in the community this festive season.
On Tuesday 12th December, from 2pm-3pm, Care UK’s Haven Lodge, on Reckitts Close, is helping older members of the community to get into the festive spirit by joining residents and team members for a special carol service.
Studies have shown that almost 1.5 million older people feel lonelier at Christmas than any other time of year*. To help tackle loneliness, Care UK has launched its Care to Share initiative, designed to support older people through the festive season.
More than 100 Care UK homes nationwide will be taking part to give older members of the community a safe and sociable space where they can enjoy some festive fun and good company – whether it’s singing along to Christmas carols or watching a Christmas movie with a mince pie.
At Haven Lodge, the team has been hard at work spreading Christmas cheer and warming up their vocal cords ready for the home’s very own Christmas carol concert. Visitors will be able to join residents and Christchurch choir for a sing-along to some classic Christmas tunes, as well as enjoy everyone’s favourite festive treats – mince pies and mulled wine.
Anthony Densley, Home Manager at Haven Lodge, said: “We’re looking forward to opening our doors for a special carol service as part of the Care to Share initiative.
“Christmas is always an exciting time here at Haven Lodge, with everyone sharing their favourite memories, traditions – and carols. Music is a wonderful way to bring people together and prompt conversation and connection with others, improving wellbeing and reducing loneliness.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming our older neighbours for a festive sing-along and look forward to building on new and existing relationships – we’re already brushing up on our song lyrics in preparation!”
On Tuesday 12th December, from 2pm-3pm, Care UK’s Haven Lodge, on Reckitts Close, is helping older members of the community to get into the festive spirit by joining residents and team members for a special carol service.
Studies have shown that almost 1.5 million older people feel lonelier at Christmas than any other time of year*. To help tackle loneliness, Care UK has launched its Care to Share initiative, designed to support older people through the festive season.
More than 100 Care UK homes nationwide will be taking part to give older members of the community a safe and sociable space where they can enjoy some festive fun and good company – whether it’s singing along to Christmas carols or watching a Christmas movie with a mince pie.
At Haven Lodge, the team has been hard at work spreading Christmas cheer and warming up their vocal cords ready for the home’s very own Christmas carol concert. Visitors will be able to join residents and Christchurch choir for a sing-along to some classic Christmas tunes, as well as enjoy everyone’s favourite festive treats – mince pies and mulled wine.
Anthony Densley, Home Manager at Haven Lodge, said: “We’re looking forward to opening our doors for a special carol service as part of the Care to Share initiative.
“Christmas is always an exciting time here at Haven Lodge, with everyone sharing their favourite memories, traditions – and carols. Music is a wonderful way to bring people together and prompt conversation and connection with others, improving wellbeing and reducing loneliness.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming our older neighbours for a festive sing-along and look forward to building on new and existing relationships – we’re already brushing up on our song lyrics in preparation!”
Haven Lodge is a care home designed to deliver the very best standards of care, and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home offers a range of services including residential care, specialist dementia care and respite care.
Haven Lodge Care Home, Reckitts Cl, Holland Rd, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 6HB
Tue 12 Dec 2023
Website:
careuk.com/caretoshare