Feathered friends pay a flying visit to Maids Moreton care home

A local care home pulled out all the stops for an im-peck-able surprise.

Residents at Care UK’s Maids Moreton Hall, on Church Street, had a hoot of an afternoon as they welcomed some very special feathered friends.

The residents admired the birds of prey, including a little owl, long eared owl, Harris hawk and a peregrine falcon. Everyone learned about each owls’ characteristics, their food preferences, and how they hunt their prey in the wild. Residents also had the opportunity to hold them on their arms.

The friendly and relaxed creatures were brought into the home by an experienced, professional falconer who has a passion for birds of prey, conservation and education. 

Ioana Almasan, General Manager at Maids Moreton Hall, said: “We loved welcoming the impressive creatures into the home – the residents were truly in awe of them. Everyone had a fantastic day and the smiles on the residents’ faces were lovely to see. 

“Here at Maids Moreton Hall, we are always hosting new and exciting activities for residents. Animal therapy has proven to be incredibly beneficial for older people, as it can prompt social interaction, increase physical activity and be calming; and this event was perfect for just doing that. 

“I’d like to thank everyone who was involved in making today was very memorable for everyone.” 

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Maids Moreton incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The layout of the home has been configured to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.

To find out more about Maids Moreton Hall, please call Home Admissions Advisor, Andrea Bullen on 01280 878570, or email Andrea.Bullen@careuk.com 

For more general information, visit: careuk.com/maids-moreton-hall