Hailsham care home raises funds for dementia cafe
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Staff at Hailsham House Care Home in New Road arranged an afternoon of activities for residents and their friends and family.
The home said £403 was raised through a raffle which saw everyone win a prize.
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Hide AdThe money raised will fund a new bench to provide outdoor seating at the dementia cafe in the Hailsham Community Centre – a place the residents visit regularly.
Hook-a-duck, swing ball and giant ten-pin bowling were just some of the retro games arranged.
Care home manager Rui Santos said: “Even though it was a little bit wet it was a brilliant day enjoyed by all, and it was fantastic to be able to raise funds for the Hailsham Community Centre, a place our residents love to visit.
“We’re always talking about the ‘good old days’ with the residents and these types of activities evoke such happy memories for them.
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Hide Ad“The staff selected the activities based on the residents’ memories of their childhood - which is a great form of reminiscence therapy for those living with dementia.”
Guests at the event also enjoyed a barbecue and a live performance by activities co-ordinator Samantha Durrans who played the guitar and sang a variety of songs from the 60s.
Yvonne See, a resident at the home, said: “I had real fun seeing lots of happy, smiling faces. It made my day.”
Relative Mrs Woods added: “Bringing my mother’s great-grandchildren to the barbecue was fantastic – it means so much to me and the family. My dogs also enjoyed the event too.”