Bird is the word! Godalming care home residents spread their wings to celebrate the best of British

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Jan 15, 2020

Residents at two care homes in Godalming are gearing up to take part in some avian-themed activities this January.

Inspired by the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, which takes place from Saturday 25^th to Monday 27^th January, residents will be taking part in a variety of activities related to our feathered friends, as well as topping up their bird feeders and counting the species in their garden.

Alongside Care UK homes across the country, Broadwater Lodge on Summers Road and Jubilee House on Pound Lane, will be celebrating the best of British birds by taking part in a Bird of Prey display for residents and families .

Totka Zhelyazkova, home manager at Jubilee House, explained why discovering our local wildlife is so important: “Residents love taking part in nature-themed activities and learning more about the beautiful environment we live in.

“Spending time outdoors and connecting with nature around us can prove to be beneficial for both the physical and mental wellbeing of older people – particularly those living with dementia. While it is a calming, peaceful activity, the distinctive sounds and vibrant colours of the garden are also great for providing sensory stimulation.  

Angela Bookham, home manager at Broadwater Lodge, added: “It’s brilliant to be getting involved with such a meaningful initiative and encouraging everyone to take notice of the beautiful wildlife Britain has to offer. We’re looking forward to welcoming the local nursery into the home to celebrate the best of British birds with us too!”

For more information about the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch please visit careuk.com/birdwatch

Broadwater Lodge provides full time residential and dementia care, as well as short term respite care. Designed to enable residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, the care home has its very own cinema and hairdressers, and there is plenty of space both indoors and out for relaxation and recreation.

Jubilee House has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home provides full-time residential and nursing dementia care, as well as respite care.

For more information about Broadwater Lodge, please call home manager Angela Bookham on 01483 331 220, or email angela.bookham@careuk.com.

For more information about Jubilee House, please call customer relations manager, Mark Luxford, on 0333 4343 045 or email mark.luxford@careuk.com

For general information about Broadwater Lodge please visit careuk.com/broadwater-lodge.

For more general information about Jubilee House please visit careuk.com/jubilee-house