Spring Lodge enjoys 1950s Party for annual open day
Spring Lodge Care Home in Woolverstone, near Ipswich, held a 1950s event to celebrate National Care Home Open Day last Friday, June 19. Residents and staff of the care home enjoyed the event alongside members of the local community. During the day, there was American diner-style food and drink to enjoy, including burgers, chips and milkshakes, as well as entertainment by an Elvis tribute act, and the event concluded with a cream tea. Members of staff got into the spirit of the event by dressing up in 1950s-style fashion. Lisa Sheppard, manager of Spring Lodge, said: “It was lovely to open our care home for the National Care Home Open Day to the local community. “This enabled us to share with others all the good things we do for our residents. We had a wonderful afternoon.” Viktor Zak, operations manager at the home, said: “Opening up the care home helps to improve the picture of care we provide.
“This is a good care home, where residents are supported to live their lives with fun and fulfilment.” Spring Lodge is part of Kingsley Healthcare Group, which supports its homes’ managers in organizing events for the community as well as for local charities. Getting the community involved with the home is just one way the home helps to enrich the lives of residents and staff. Spring Lodge is committed to treating every resident as an individual and the home believes passionately in supporting people to live a fulfilled and independent life. Family is key and the home invites relatives to be as close to their loved ones as possible to help them feel less anxious. Using ‘WINGS’ (Welcoming,Individuality, Nurturing, Guidance, Sensitivity), Kingsley Healthcare’s innovative model of truly person-centered care, Spring Lodge is able to give people living with dementia the best possible outcome. Staff are highly qualified and don’t wear uniforms to help make everyone feel at home.
They make connections with the residents through meaningful communication and encourage them to interact. Following a £2 million refurbishment, Spring Lodge offers excellent modern facilities in a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The Kingsley Healthcare Group was founded in 1999 and has become Individuality, Nurturing, Guidance, Sensitivity), Kingsley Healthcare’s innovative model of truly person-centered care, Spring Lodge is able to give people living with dementia the best possible outcome.
Staff are highly qualified and don’t wear uniforms to help make everyone feel at home. They make connections with the residents through meaningful communication and encourage them to interact. Following a £2 million refurbishment, Spring Lodge offers excellent modern facilities in a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
Source: Ipswich Star
