Special Guest Visits Whittington House Residents
On a sunny Wednesday in August, Whittington House experienced a heartwarming visit that left residents and the Home's team with beaming smiles.
Poppy, a miniature dinky pony, trotted into the Whittington House Nursing Home with her owner Sarah to spend precious time with the residents who were thrilled.
Whittington House Thrill Residents
The gentle presence of the animals instantly brightened the day for everyone present. Residents' faces lit up with delight as they were able to pet and interact with the ponies. The experience of connecting with Poppy the Pony brought back some memories, with some residents sharing stories about their animals.
The therapeutic benefits of animal interactions have been shown to enhance resident’s emotional wellbeing and reduce feelings of isolation. The visit of Poppy and Sarah reminded everyone of the simple pleasures and beauty that nature can offer.
Mandy Williams, the Activity Lead at Whittington House, couldn't contain her excitement, exclaiming: "The residents had the best day ever! It was amazing to witness their reactions as Poppy trotted out into the garden. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sarah for not only brightening the residents' day, but also bringing immense joy to our team."
A Day to Remember
As Poppy and Sarah bid their farewell, the smiles on the faces of residents remained. Whittington House is always looking for ways to enhance residents’ lives, and activities such as bringing Poppy the Pony to the Home is a great example of that.
Our Cheltenham Nursing & Dementia Care Home
Whittington House is our leading nursing home in the Cheltenham area of Gloucestershire, offering peaceful tranquillity within the surroundings of our gardens. As well as organising special celebrations like this one, we also hold regular activities such as arts and crafts and day trips to Croft Farm Water Park. Please get in touch if you’d like to arrange a visit to our facilities. Our team will be happy to chat, show you around, and discuss what sort of care you may be looking for.
For more information about our care home in Cheltenham, please visit Whittington House’s Care Home’s page. Here you can learn what a typical day-to-day life as a resident looks like, as well as explore some of the care home’s fantastic facilities and services. You can also find information on our other care homes, as well as similar articles and celebrations, by exploring our site.
