Kiwi House Care Home in Alvaston, Derby has sorn to new heights this year with its successful and heartwarming Make a Wish program. One resident whose Christmas wish was granted through the Make A Wish program. Betty, with her simple yet heartfelt wish to lay her eyes on a real reindeer at Christmas, experienced a magical day filled with wonder and joy.
As part of the Make a Wish program, which encourages over 500 residents to share their wishes, no matter how big or small, the wishes are placed in the homes Magic Wishing Well and every month at least one resident is picked at random to see their wish come true. The Wellbeing and Activities team, fondly known as the Elves, worked tirelessly to bring Betty’s dream to life with the extra surprise of her son and daughter-in-law, all the way from the Isle of Wight, joining her for the day. The spirit of Christmas came alive as Betty and her family were whisked away on a festive adventure to Garden King in Swadlincote.
Betty not only had the opportunity to see reindeers up close but also had the delight of feeding these majestic creatures. With a handful of moss, which is a reindeer’s favourite snack, Betty was able to sit in the reindeer pen, where the reindeers gathered to eat from her hand. The joy in her eyes and the infectious laughter that echoed through the air were a testament to the magic created by ‘the Elves’ at Kiwi House Care Home.
“We believe that every wish is special, and Betty’s wish to see a reindeer was a joy to fulfil. The Make A Wish program is all about creating moments that bring happiness and meaning to our residents’ lives, and we are delighted to have made Betty’s Christmas extra special,” said Marie, a member of the Wellbeing and Activities team.
Kiwi House Care Home is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and caring community for its residents, and the Make A Wish program is a testament to the commitment to person-centred, meaningful experiences. Please do give us a call on 01332 215 150 if you are looking for care or need any further help.