HC-One care homes across the UK are marking the annual Global Intergenerational Week campaign.
The week – which takes place between 24–30 April – is intended to inspire individuals to embrace intergenerational practice and connect people of different generations through a variety of beneficial activities.
At Brandon House Care Home in Coventry, West Midlands, arts and crafts organisation Creative Mojo and Lady Bird Pre-school visited the home to join residents in making a poster in honour of Jamaican Reggae music artist Bob Marley.
Residents and children enjoyed spending time together and getting to know each other while keeping themselves busy in an arts and crafts painting session. The school has now agreed to visit the home on a regular basis.
Sheryl Davis, home manager at Brandon House Care Home, said: “We were delighted to welcome Creative Mojo and Lady Bird Pre-school to Brandon House. Developing intergenerational relationships is very important. The sessions help residents to build valuable connections whilst teaching and sharing their wisdom with younger generations.
“We look forward to welcoming Lady Bird Pre-school back to Brandon House in the near future to continue to develop the relationships between the children and residents.”
