Stisted care home helps residents travel the world

Despite the cold and wet autumn days setting in, residents at Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, in Stisted, have enjoyed a fun-filled mini staycation for a week.

Activities coordinator Sophie George and the staff team hosted a variety of themed days to transport residents around the world to help create some holiday fun.

On the first day, they travelled to India where they were joined by Bollywood dancer Jaymini Nakum, who taught everyone some dance moves and hand gestures while everyone tasted traditional dishes and tried on colourful saris.

Dance – Residents learnt some new moves and hand movements while staff tried on saris (Image: RMBI Care Co.) Resident Pat said: “It was very interesting to learn about Jaymini’s life and I really enjoyed the dancing.

“It was a good laugh and I love seeing the staff get involved!”

On day two, residents were transported to Germany just in time for Oktoberfest and they tried their hand at folk dancing.

Resident Jo, who had previously lived in Germany and speaks fluent German, was able to teach staff members some words while residents tucked into chicken schnitzel and German sausages, beer and pretzels during the day.

Happy – Resident Roy enjoyed posing with his beers for Oktoberfest (Image: RMBI Care Co.) For day three, residents visited sunny Florida where they experienced the magical world of Disney by dressing up and decorating their own Mickey and Minnie headband ears, as well as enjoyed an American styled barbeque complete with burgers and hot dogs.

To round off the week’s events, residents ended their staycation in France by making their own croissants and pain au chocolat and indulged in a selection of cheese and wines.

Sophie George, activities coordinator at Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court, said: “Our residents loved last year’s themed staycation so we decided to do it again but with new countries to visit.

Great – Sophie George, activities coordinator, had fun getting into the Bavarian spirit (Image: RMBI Care Co.) “It puts a smile on everyone’s faces when they get involved in new cultural activities, learn about traditions around the world and sample different cuisines.”

RMBI Care Co. provides residential care, nursing care and residential dementia support to older Freemasons, their families and people in the wider community.

For more information, visit: https://rmbi.org.uk