Dorset care home launches new group for little visitors

A care home in Dorset has launched a new mother and toddler group for the local community to enjoy fun intergenerational activities together.  

Care UK’s Ferndown Manor, on Golf Links Road, welcomed the pitter patter of tiny feet when it launched a new mother and toddler group to bring parents, youngsters and older people together in a bid to encourage friendships across the generations.

Residents and team members at Ferndown Manor will be welcoming the group into the home on the first Wednesday of every month for the sessions, designed for new parents to spend time with each other, as well as with residents, to create a sense of community and reducing feelings of isolation.

The first session was a resounding success, with local people, resident’s grandchildren and even team member’s families coming along to take part.

Reisdent, Lorraine, said: “I loved meeting all of the toddlers and parents, especially my granddaughter and great granddaughter who came along to have fun with us!”

Sara Muslin, Home Manager at Ferndown Manor, said: “We love having new parents and their children visit us at Ferndown Manor. It was lovely to see everyone interacting and have residents share stories about their own children and chatting about how times have changed since they were new parents. 

“Intergenerational relationships have proven to be enriching for both young and older people, as they provide an opportunity for the different generations to learn from each other. It’s wonderful to see the three generations spending time with each other.

“We want to thank everyone who attended our first mother and toddler group. It is brilliant to see new friendships blossoming!”

Ferndown Manor has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives in a luxury environment. The home provides full-time residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite care. The care home also boasts its very own cinema and hair salon, and there is also plenty of space, both indoors and out, for relaxation and recreation.