HC-One’s Leighton Court Care Home in Wirral, Merseyside, is marking International Men’s Day on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, which aims to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing.
The wellbeing of residents at Leighton Court Care Home is a key focus and colleagues create an atmosphere of fun and inclusion through running a weekly programme of events which incorporate residents’ hobbies.
At HC-One’s Leighton Court Care Home, resident, George Price, aged 95 years old, has marked International Men’s Day by talking about the importance of staying connected and in touch with friends.
Building friendships helps to improve mood and wellbeing, and George has been reflecting on his 90-year friendship with his beloved friend, also named George.
George Price and George Foukes, who is also 95 years old, both met in their childhood as small children at the age of five years old when they both lived in the same street in Seacombe, Wirral.
HC-One’s Leighton Court resident George Price, who is a couple of months older than his friend of 90 years, George Foukes, revealed that he remembers them both being small boys playing outside, running up and down the street.
George Price, resident at HC-One’s Leighton Court Care Home, said:
“As you grow up and become older, friends come and go, and there may be times when you don’t see each other as much. However, me and my friend George have always kept in touch, and he rings me on the phone most evenings.
“George and I have created so many memories together over the years but one thing I have cherished about my friendship with George, is getting to know him and watch him grow up. There was always something new to learn about my friend, George, he’s an interesting character!”
When asked what the secret was to friendship, George Price stated:
“Knowing nice people is key! You choose who your friends are, and they are an extension of you. Choosing friends who share similar values, morals and qualities to you is important.”