Residents at local care home, Douglas Court, Derby enjoyed a visit from local children for an Easter Egg Hunt in the garden.
Young and old enjoyed the fun of an Easter egg hunt after children of resident’s families, Douglas Court care team and local community groups were invited to the care home for a grand search in the care home grounds.
Residents and team hid colourful eggs around the garden for the children to find. One resident, Jean (89) said “It’s so nice to see them all running around the garden looking for the eggs we have hidden with big smiles on their faces. We are thrilled to be part of such a lovely day.”
Jean, who grew up on a farm has such a fondness for the outdoors and took great delight in hiding the eggs around the garden and helped the team hand out the Easter Eggs to the children at the end.
Home Manager, Colleen Mckay said: “Our residents love to feel a part of the community and to be able to hold such a brilliant event with the local children is a real privilege. It was fantastic to see our residents engaging with the children and helping them find the hidden eggs. Lots of smiles and laughter all round.
Our varied lifestyle enrichment programme is designed to keep residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ own passions and interests. We’re making our homes as safe as possible and ensuring Douglas Court is ‘a superb place to live or work’.
Please do give us a call on 01332 346 060 if you are looking for care or need any further help.”