A specialist Southport day service for Sefton residents with dementia hit the right note with a musical strawberry tea party paying tribute to the carers of its clients.
Family and friends of service users at Brookdale Resource Centre in Ainsdale turned out in force for the afternoon event which featured entertainment by popular resort pianist, Jon Taylor.
Staff at the centre – run by Sefton’s leading adult social care provider, New Directions – organised the event as part of Carers Week, the annual campaign to highlight the contribution made by carers to families and communities, and raise awareness of the challenges they face.
And although poor weather forced the garden party inside this year, service users and more than 50 guests still enjoyed the excellent spread and an enthusiastic singalong to the talented performer’s varied repertoire of musical memories.
Brookdale Service Manager, Salwa Moustafa, commented: “Despite the mixed weather the afternoon tea proved a great success, with service users and their guests all joining in and having a really enjoyable time.
“It also enabled us to show our support for Carers Week which recognises the efforts of the estimated 6.5 million people across the UK who care for an ill, frail or disabled family member or friend.
“This event was our way of saying a big ‘thank you’ to the people who do such a fantastic job of caring for our clients here at Brookdale,” added Mrs Moustafa.
Brookdale Resource Centre enables the carers of service users with advanced dementia to have an important break.
Clients enjoy a wide range of activities at the centre including arts and crafts, sensory stimulation and music and reminiscence therapies.
For more information about the services offered by New Directions, or to find out about joining the team, ring 0151 934 3726 or visit www.ndirections.co.uk.
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