Leatherhead care home residents celebrate Diwali

 

A care home in Leatherhead marked the festival of light, Diwali, with an afternoon celebrating Hindu culture.

Residents at Care UK’s Liberham Lodge, on Rectory Lane, celebrated Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with an Indian-inspired lunch and a special performance from team members.

As part of the celebrations, team members dressed in traditional Punjabi clothes to perform an Indian inspired dance routine for the residents to enjoy. 

Keen to dress for the occasion, residents tried on traditional Punjabi scarves and learned more about the history of the festival while enjoying traditional Indian cuisine prepared by the Home’s Head Chef.

Commenting on the event, 88-year-old resident Peter, said: “It was wonderful! The food, the atmosphere and the dancers were simply spectacular, my family also loved it. It was so nice to celebrate Diwali and enjoy it with fellow residents and their families.”

Jagpal Singh, General Manager at Liberham Lodge, said: “Everyone had a de-light-ful day celebrating Diwali, learning more about Indian traditions and trying various delicacies.

“At Liberham Lodge, we are committed to ensuring the home is a welcoming and supportive place for everyone, where different cultures and interests are regularly celebrated through memorable activities which promote positive wellbeing.

“The team also had a fantastic time rehearsing and performing a traditional Indian dance – they even got some of the residents to join in!”

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Liberham Lodge incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The home provides full-time residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. The layout of the home has been configured to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.