Solihull care home opens its doors for a merry good time

Snow is falling, children are playing – and a Solihull care home is opening its doors to help combat loneliness in the community this festive season. 

On 4^th December, from 10.30am-12pm, Care UK’s Blossomfield Grange, on Worcester Way, is helping older members of the community to get into the festive spirit by joining residents and team members for their festive Dementia Café.

Studies have shown that almost 1.5 million older people feel lonelier at Christmas than at any other time of year*. To help tackle loneliness, Care UK has launched its Care to Share initiative, designed to support older people through the festive season.

More than 100 Care UK homes nationwide will be taking part to give older members of the community a safe and sociable space where they can enjoy some festive fun and good company – whether it’s singing along to Christmas carols or watching a Christmas movie with a mince pie.

The team have been hard at work spreading Christmas cheer and the festive Dementia Café will see visitors treated to a special afternoon tea, complete with festive sandwiches, scones and of course, mince pies and Christmas cake.

There will also be live entertainment from Libby Service who will be singing festive tunes, and everyone will be encouraged to join in a good old-fashioned sing-along to some Christmas classics!

Jo Hopkins, Director of Community Relations at Blossomfield Grange, said: “Our regular dementia café is always incredibly popular with members of the community – providing a wonderful opportunity to have a natter and make some new friends and, this month, we’re putting a festive spin on things. 

“With fantastic entertainment planned, and plenty of treats to tuck into, it promises to be a very special morning of fun. We’re thrilled to be combining our Dementia Café with the Care to Share initiative this December. 

“The team and residents here at Blossomfield Grange are looking forward to sharing their Christmas cheer as we open the doors for some festive fun!”

To find out more about Care UK’s Care to Share initiative, please visit: careuk.com/caretoshare

Blossomfield Grange incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The home has been configured into a series of neighbourhoods to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.