Yeovil-based Hendford Care Home with Nursing celebrated its second anniversary by opening its doors to friends and relatives of residents as well as the local community to raise monies to purchase equipment for its music therapy sessions. Health Care Provider, Aurora Care Limited extended the invitation to the residents of their second care home, Hurst Manor located in Martock who joined in the anniversary celebrations.
Visitors and guests joined Cllr. Philip Chandler - Mayor of Yeovil to enjoy many *activities throughout the afternoon with many stalls including a traditional sweet shop which proved particularly popular with the elderly residents. It was also an opportunity to look around the home to learn more about this state-of-the-art care facility based in the local community and a chance to meet the highly qualified and dedicated staff including newest team member, Carol Watkins. With extensive experience in dementia care and conflict resolution Carol attended the celebrations in her first official role as the newly appointed Matron of Hendford Care Home.
Cllr. Philip Chandler, Mayor of Yeovil says “One of the most enjoyable duties of a town Mayor is to help local people celebrate their special events. I had the pleasure of joining Aurora Care who operates Hendford Care Home for the first Birthday last year so it was a real honour to be asked back again to celebrate their second anniversary. The day was celebrated in style with many fun stalls raising money to purchase much-needed equipment for music therapy. Music is such an important part of people’s lives, especially those with dementia and it was a special day raising funds to look after very special people. It was a privilege to open the event, give a warm welcome to Carol Watkins and have the opportunity to thank the staff and volunteers for all the care, patience and dedication shown to those who reside in this wonderful purpose built facility.”
All proceeds together with monies raised from a charity raffle are to be used towards the purchase of equipment for the music therapy sessions for the residents as part of the activities’ programme organised by Activities’ Organiser Helen Ranger. Helen says “Music is widely known for promoting well being, reducing stress and offers inclusion. For dementia clients it can reduce frustration and aggressive behaviour. It is a sociable activity that anyone can be involved in, offering a way to exercise and can promote reminiscence, bringing people together for a social activity; helping relieve anxiety and frustration and to aid calm.”
Clinical Director Aurora Care Limited, Sue Aldworth says “It’s hard to believe that we have now been operational for two years. We have seen a lot of positive changes since opening in March 2010, including expanding the dementia unit in accordance with local market demand and taking on new team members such as Carol Watkins who will bring a wealth of skills and experience in her role as Matron. Our in-house Activities’ Organiser Helen Ranger has worked extremely hard to organise this anniversary event which celebrates the success of Hendford Care Home with Nursing and as a thank-you to residents, relatives, staff and supporters in the local community. We are delighted that Cllr. Philip Chandler - Mayor of Yeovil has shown his support by joining us once again to add a sense of occasion to a memorable day. In addition because of the generosity of our guests and visitors we have been able to raise much-needed funds for our music therapy sessions which are an integral part of working with our residents in a fun stress-free environment to encourage involvement and well-being.”
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