At Askham Village Community, we love helping our residents relive precious moments from the past.

Keep reading to find out how we supported 85-year-old Brenda, a recipient of our respite services at Askham, in an emotional trip down memory lane:

 

Respite Services: Brenda’s Journey at Askham So Far

Since checking into our facility, Brenda has undergone two weeks of respite care at Askham Hall. During her treatment, Mandy Ladds, part of our activities team, recognised Brenda’s desire to return to one of her favourite seaside towns in Norfolk and set about creating a surprise day trip.

Brenda always relished the opportunity to visit the seaside with her late husband — with Bournemouth being another of her favourite boltholes. In her older age, she has been unable to embark on trips like this – however, her care team were not deterred and took all the necessary precautions to make her time with Askham as memorable as possible.

 

Brenda’s Surprise Trip to the Coast

In an incredibly selfless act of kindness, our wonderful team worked together to make this magical experience possible for Brenda. During the trip, Brenda found herself indulging in some classic fish and chips, chancing her hand in the local arcade and reminiscing on her youth spent visiting the area.

Commenting on her recent trip to Hunstanton, Brenda said: “It was an absolute delight to visit the seaside again and I have a lot of fond memories of Hunstanton. My mother and father were both Sunday school teachers and they would often take us to visit the town for the day. It holds a special place in my heart and I haven’t been able to go in years.

“We went shopping in some of the amazing local shops and I even treated myself to a lovely pink cardigan and top. We then had fish and chips, which was wonderful, but I couldn’t quite believe how big the portions were!”

Mandy commented: “Brenda has been an absolute delight to have around and her fantastic sense of humour will be dearly missed. We always strive to create memorable experiences for our residents at Askham Village Community and this all starts with our amazing and dedicated team. We wanted to give Brenda the opportunity to relive her childhood and feel safe in the process — something we understand to be really important with our older residents.”

 

Respite Services: Reflecting on Her Time at Askham

When asked about her time at Askham, Brenda commented: “I have really enjoyed my stay with Askham and the staff have all been so kind to me. I have been looked after very well and the food has all been amazing. The trip to Hunstanton was the icing on the cake and thanks to the team who organised the day. It was a memory I will always cherish.”

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