Animal lover Kathleen Grieff’s wish came true when staff at her care home in Leicestershire, Bradley Hall, took her and her friends to Twycross Zoo.
When Kath (93) expressed to her carers that her perfect day out would be to spend the day at a zoo learning about different animals, they were keen to make her dream come true.
Kath and two of her friends from Bradley Hall were whisked away to Twycross Zoo, where they couldn’t help but marvel at all the exotic creatures. Kath said,
‘My favourite animals were the penguins all swimming around enjoying the sunshine. We played a basketball game later and won a huge stuffed penguin, which was the perfect memento of such a wonderful day.’
When the exploring, fun and games were done, the group sat down to enjoy a delicious ice-cream. Sarah Clark, the Home Manager at Bradley Hall, added,
‘We strive to ensure that our residents’ voices are heard so that we can support them in doing the things they want to do; life doesn’t have to slow down when we get older.
‘It was amazing to see Kath smiling from ear to ear, having such a fantastic time at the zoo. We can’t wait to see whose dream we can make come true next.’
To find out more about living at Bradley Hall call 0116 232 3291, email Bradley.hall@idealcarehomes.co.uk or visit www.idealcarehomes.co.uk.
Bradley Hall, operated by Ideal Carehomes, has 60 en-suite bedrooms, enabling staff to deliver person-centred care in a dignified manner, promoting independence as far as possible. Bradley Hall is rated ‘GOOD’ by the CQC (Care Quality Commission) and offers an all-inclusive fee to give residents and their loved ones peace of mind.