Three Generations Prepare For Christmas
Christmas is a great time to bring people together, at White House Care Home in Letchworth Garden City, we've ensured there is plenty happening to spark festivity. We are working with a number of local schools to create days of Christmas celebration, for both residents and pupils to enjoy.
On 4th December, we welcomed students from Pixmore Junior School into our luxury care home, where the pupils performed an assortment of carol songs in our main lounge. The atmosphere was truly magical, where residents were able to enjoy a range of familiar favourites, whilst also joining in with some singing and dancing of their own. It was a delight to watch people from 3 different generations enjoying themselves together, from pupils, staff and residents, everyone left feeling fully in the Christmas spirit.
Our residents were invited down to St Christophers School in Letchworth on 5th December for their community Christmas celebration. A jam-packed festive afternoon, which saw students put on a Christmas show in their main hall, for our residents and other members of the Letchworth community. Each of our residents were given a Christmas hat and some Christmas glasses, to embrace the Christmas festivities. Whilst enjoying some tea and Christmas snacks, in particular, our residents thoroughly enjoyed the cake on offer.
Residents also got to pull their first Christmas Crackers of the year, with plenty of challenges from the school kids to win the prizes. With all singing so loud, music was flowing and could be heard all over Letchworth. Our residents and staff felt so welcomed and loved during the visit and said that the students who performed were incredibly talented.
The importance of mixing generations
There are so many great benefits of mixing generations, for children, it is a great chance to learn. But for older residents, it creates a sense of belonging, enabling them to feel connected with the younger generation and community, which fosters a sense of identity and purpose. Reducing feelings of isolation or loneliness, by participating in these positive interactions, gives them support and relieves the sense of being alone, which is excellent when supporting emotional well-being.
Both of these events have been great occasions, where residents had a great time, getting into the festive spirit. A big thank you to both Pixmore Junior School and St Christophers School, we're always looking for opportunities to get involved with the Letchworth community and these have been two great events.
The outing proved to be a heartwarming, festive experience. It was two days filled with Christmas joy, nostalgia, and the creation of new memories for residents at White House Care Home. We look forward to more special events with the Letchworth Community.
