Taking in the sights
Care home residents get out and about
ELDERLY RESIDENTS at Glencairn Care Home in Edinburgh have been out enjoying the wonders of the capital this summer, with a full programme of fun activities including rickshaw rides, theatre visits and musical performances.
Residents of the care home located in Marchmont, have had a busy calendar of socialising and events to see them through the summer months all part of the home’s ongoing commitment to being a ‘people-first’ home which centres decisions around the needs of the residents.
Exploring the streets of
Edinburgh using pedal power with Lissa McIntyre and her trishaw Betsy, the group have been experiencing the capital city at a much more leisurely pace while taking in the sites of the Meadows, Bruntsfield and Morningside.
Jozi Stables, Manager, Glencairn Care Home said: “Providing the residents of Glencairn with a full and enjoyable social calendar provides so much more than just a break from the daily routine of the home but it helps our residents to retain a sense of their identity, adventure and provides a rich and enjoyable life.
“We pride ourselves on bringing unique experiences to the home and also creating fun and adventurous excursion for our residents. The activities feed into the overall care ethos we have here at Glencairn which is ensuring the needs of our residents come first and we work closely with them to design plans that suit their recreation, care and wellbeing needs.”
The home, managed by Renaissance Care Homes, is one of sixteen homes located across Scotland and currently provides care provision for 26 residents.