HC-One care homes across the UK participated in Elf Day on Wednesday 4
th December to raise vital funds and awareness for Alzheimer's Society.
At
HC-One Wales’s Parklands Care Home in Bedwas, Caerphilly, residents, and colleagues celebrated Elf Day with a visit from their local entertainer elf with her Ukulele. A range of games were held at the home to get in the festive spirit including reindeer hoopla and a singalong session to the song, 12 days of Christmas.
Residents and colleagues at
HC-One’s Branston Court Care Home in Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, took part in Elf Day to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Society. Individuals got dressed up in festive jumpers, elf outfits and donned elf hats to get in the festive spirit. Branston Court residents and colleagues took part in a variety of festive fun activities and games throughout the day.
Ruth Thomson, Home Manager at Branston Court Care Home, said:
“Elf Day at Branston Court Care Home is always a lot of fun! We know first-hand that many people. I am proud of the team at Branston Court who demonstrate a profound understanding and deliver compassionate care for individuals living with dementia.
"That’s why supporting and raising awareness for dementia charities is close to our hearts and we’re always keen to get involved in fundraising activities for charities.”
Residents and colleagues at
HC-One Scotland’s Ballumbie Court Care Home in Dundee, celebrated Elf Day by inviting in the local nursery children to make some Christmas cards together with residents. The home also received a special visit from their Elf on the shelf as part of National Elf Day which the nursery children enjoyed particularly the festive sweets that the Elf brought with him.
At
HC-One Wales’s Peniel Green Care Home in Llansamlet, Swansea, residents, and colleagues took part in Elf Day getting dressed up in festive attire including elf hats, clothing and Christmas jumpers. During Elf Day, the team hosted a Kindness in Care Award presentation to acknowledge colleagues hard work at the home.
Jay who is a Kitchen Assistant at Peniel Green Care Home received a Kindness in Care Award for going above and beyond in his job role and for being so helpful which the team greatly appreciate. The team took part in a range of festive fundraising activities throughout the day including themed quizzes and sing-alongs.
Rebecca Rees, Home Manager at HC-One Wales’s Peniel Green Care Home, commented:
“I am inspired by the dedicated team at Peniel Green Care Home. Seeing the collaborative efforts the team has made in creating fun and wonderful moments for residents, staff, and visitors to enjoy, all whilst raising vital funds for the Alzheimer's Society, is great to see. Well done to everyone involved."
At
HC-One’s Newfield Lodge Care Home in Castleford, West Yorkshire, residents, and colleagues got dressed up in Elf attire to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Society. Everyone at Newfield Lodge took part in the special day by spreading Christmas cheer for all to hear. This included a morning of doing what every elf loves to do which is decorating cookies followed by watching a Christmas movie.
Lauren Poole, Wellbeing Coordinator at HC-One’s Newfield Lodge Care Home said:
“I am inspired by the team at Newfield Lodge, seeing the efforts the whole home put into this very special day. To create a fun, caring and rememberable experience for every individual within our home and also all the visitors, has been amazing. We held this event to raise awareness for the Alzheimer's society, as this is a very close charity to everyone's heart. The home created a magical day full of laughter and smiles all around. Thank you to everyone involved in this special day.
“One of our residents was over the moon to see everyone dressed up and expressed the importance of creating awareness and raising funds towards this charity, as when you live in a home you see how Alzheimer's effect each individual differently.”