A Kendal care home has celebrated International Grandparents Day.
Residents at HC-One’s Summerhill Care Home took part in the event with conversations, photographs, and stories about the joys of being a grandparent.
The event was organised by the wellbeing team, led by Lynsey Wood, wellbeing coordinator, and Sean Moore, senior wellbeing coordinator.
A resident at Summerhill Care Home on International Grandparents Day (Image: HC-One) Mr Moore said: “Our residents love to speak about their families and days like this give them the perfect chance to do so.
“It’s such a privilege to hear their stories, there’s so much love, wisdom, and pride in the way they talk about their grandchildren.”
Throughout the day, residents shared personal memories, from watching grandchildren take their first steps to seeing them grow into adults with families of their own.
One resident described being a grandparent as “having all the fun of children again, but with the wisdom to enjoy every little moment.”
Another said: “It’s lovely to see your children become parents themselves, it makes you proud.”
Family photographs and keepsakes were brought out, sparking stories about family gatherings, holidays, and special milestones.
A spokesperson for the care home said: “From the joy of watching their grandchildren take their first steps, to seeing them grow into adults with families of their own, the stories sparked laughter, smiles, and even a few happy tears.”
Ms Wood said: “International Grandparents Day is all about celebrating the unique role grandparents play in family life.
“At Summerhill, we see every day how much joy family connections bring to our residents, so it was wonderful to dedicate a day to honouring those relationships.”
To learn more about HC-One’s Summerhill Care Home, visit http://www.hc-one.co.uk/carehomes.
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