Stowmarket care home opens its doors for a merry good time

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

On Thursday 14^th December, from 2pm-3.30pm, Care UK’s Cedrus House, on Bittern Crescent, is helping older members of the community to get into the festive spirit by joining residents and team members for a community Christmas lunch and sing-along. 

Studies have shown that almost 1.5 million older people feel lonelier at Christmas than 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.

At Cedrus House, the team have been hard at work spreading Christmas cheer by adorning the home with festive decorations and getting the ovens warmed up. Attendees can expect a three-course Christmas meal with all the trimmings, specially prepared by the home’s chef, and will have the opportunity to take part in a host of festive games – while enjoying classic Christmas carols. 

Deepa Reju, Home Manager at Cedrus House, said: “We’re delighted to be pulling some extra seats up to the table as we invite older members of the community to join residents for our annual Christmas lunch.

“Here at Cedrus House, we firmly believe everyone should have someone to pull their cracker with at Christmas, which is why we’re opening our doors to those who might be feeling lonely or missing that special someone. Guests will be able to enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner specially prepared by our talented catering team, as well as enjoy a glass of mulled wine and some traditional Christmas carols with residents.

“We encourage anyone interested in joining us to sign up quickly, as places are limited – we’re looking forward to spending this special day with some new and familiar friends!”

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

Cedrus House is a modern care home which provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. Designed to enable its residents to live enjoyable and fulfilling lives, the care home has its very own cinema and hair salon, and there is plenty of space both in and outdoors for relaxation and recreation.