Heckmondwike care home brews up a storm with newly launched Memory Café
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Decorated by staff in the home, the new Memory Café at Spen Court on Railway Street launched this week.
The cafe hopes to provide a welcoming space for carers in the community as well as their loved ones who may be living with dementia.
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Hide AdNicole Benn, general manager at Spen Court, said: “The new Memory Café looks brew-tea-ful!
“Dedicated to members of our local community who are carers for loved ones who are living with dementia, we’ll be hosting a new Café in our newly launched memory café every last Wednesday of each month between 2pm and 4pm.
“If anyone is unable to make it on the day but would like to pop in for a tour and a cup of tea, our doors are always open, and we’re happy to answer any questions you may have.”
To celebrate the launch on Tuesday, April 11, staff and residents at the home marked the occasion with a visit from Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater.
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Hide AdMs Leadbeater joined the residents of the home for their monthly Dementia Café and conversed with the residents over a cup of tea and cake - she even treated them to a dance!
Following the visit, Ms Leadbeater said: "It was such a joy to join residents and staff at Spen Court Care Home for a special Memory Lane Dementia Café.
"Spen Court prides itself on offering a wide range of activities to residents and they clearly enjoyed themselves. The oldest lady was 101 years old!
"We danced to Elvis and the staff were so compassionate and supportive of the residents and their families.
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Hide Ad"It was so good to see such a positive approach to looking after people when they need care."
Nicole added: “It was lovely to have our local MP Kim Leadbeater here for the day.
“The residents were delighted that she was able to visit us and join in on the day.
“We all had a wonderful day and we hope that Kim will come to see us again soon!”