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Woolmer Green care home opens its doors for a merry good time
Snow is falling, children are playing – and a Woolmer Green care home is opening its doors to help combat loneliness in the community this festive season.
On Friday 1st December, from 2pm-3pm, Care UK’s Knebworth on London Road, 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 Knebworth, 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 regular visitors to the home’s Dementia Café for a sing-along to some classic Christmas tunes, as well as enjoy everyone’s favourite festive treats – mince pies and mulled wine.
Daniel Grab, Home Manager at Knebworth, 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 Knebworth, 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 Friday 1st December, from 2pm-3pm, Care UK’s Knebworth on London Road, 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 Knebworth, 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 regular visitors to the home’s Dementia Café for a sing-along to some classic Christmas tunes, as well as enjoy everyone’s favourite festive treats – mince pies and mulled wine.
Daniel Grab, Home Manager at Knebworth, 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 Knebworth, 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!”
To find out more about Care UK’s Care to Share initiative, please visit: careuk.com/caretoshare
To find out more about Knebworth or book your place on the event, please contact Customer Relations Manager, Paula Brown, on 01438 893411, or email paula.brown@careuk.com
Knebworth is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care. The care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities, including its own cinema and caf
To find out more about Knebworth or book your place on the event, please contact Customer Relations Manager, Paula Brown, on 01438 893411, or email paula.brown@careuk.com
Knebworth is a state-of-the-art care home which provides full-time residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care. The care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities, including its own cinema and caf
Knebworth Care Home, 59 London Rd, Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG3 6JE
Fri 1 Dec 2023
Website:
www.careuk.com/caretoshare