Residents at HC-One’s Brindley Court Care Home in Stoke-on-Trent were delighted to welcome children from St Nathaniel’s Academy for a special festive activity session making Christmas cards together.
The lively group of pupils spent the afternoon designing and decorating handmade cards alongside the home’s ladies and gents. The room was filled with conversation, laughter, and plenty of Christmas cheer as the children shared their creativity and residents offered guidance, stories, and warm encouragement.
Intergenerational visits like this have become a valued part of life at Brindley Court. Research shows that bringing older adults and young people together can have meaningful emotional, social and cognitive benefits. For residents, spending time with children can help reduce feelings of loneliness, boost mood, stimulate memories, and promote a greater sense of purpose. For the pupils, visits provide opportunities to develop empathy, communication skills and confidence while learning from the life experiences of older generations.
Annette Janvier, Home Manager at Brindley Court said:
“It’s always fantastic to see the children. Their energy brings the home to life and our residents look forward to these visits so much. Activities like this create genuine connections between generations and the positive impact on wellbeing is clear to see. We’re incredibly grateful to St Nathaniel’s Academy for their continued support and for helping us create such special moments.”
The visit forms part of Brindley Court’s ongoing commitment to nurturing community partnerships and offering engaging, enriching experiences for residents. The team looks forward to welcoming the pupils back for more shared activities in the new year.
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