Stockport Resident receives great support from care assistantGladys Sutherland, a Resident at HC One’s Appleton Lodge, has fantastic support from care assistant Bernie.

Gladys, who is a Resident at the Stockport care home, has advancing dementia and has been missing getting out and about due to the pandemic.
 
The homes lovely care assistant Bernie always goes above and beyond to ensure Gladys can enjoy the gardens when the weather is nice.

The sunshine and fresh air is very important and Bernie makes sure that Gladys gets to enjoy it when it is warm outside. 

Gladys comments “I used to go to the local park all the time and I haven’t been in so long. It’s nice to get out and get some fresh air – it’s good for the heart”.

The home manager said “The pandemic has been so difficult for the residents and it’s the little things like going for a walk and a one to one chat that really lifts their spirits.”