Coppice Lodge Care Home Intergenerational Fun

Coppice Lodge Care Home in Arnold, Nottingham, part of HC-One, is delighted to announce a brand-new partnership with Bits and Bobs Playgroup, bringing together residents, parents, and young children for joyful intergenerational play sessions. The collaboration is designed to create meaningful connections between generations, offering residents an opportunity to interact with babies and toddlers in a lively, nurturing environment.

Bits and Bobs Playgroup have a strong track record of working successfully with care homes across the UK, delivering sessions that are both fun and enriching. Each one-hour visit at Coppice Lodge is structured to maximise engagement and enjoyment:

• 45 minutes of free play: Residents enjoy cuddles with the little ones, engage in simple games, and chat with parents, fostering a sense of companionship and emotional connection. • 15 minutes of music and bubbles: Residents and children join together to sing favourite nursery rhymes, play instruments, and laugh as bubbles float across the room, creating a lively, interactive finale to the session.

Research shows that intergenerational activities can have a positive impact on both older adults and young children. For residents, spending time with children can improve mood, boost cognitive engagement, and reduce feelings of loneliness. For children, these interactions foster empathy, social skills, and an understanding of older generations.

Angela Allen, Front of House Manager at HC-One’s Coppice Lodge Care Home said:

“These sessions are already proving to be a heartwarming experience across the country. It’s very exciting to welcome Bits and Bobs Playgroup into the home. Children always bring a new dynamic and put a smile on the residents’ faces. Seeing the residents interact with the little ones and join in with their laughter is truly special.”

Coppice Lodge, which provides high-quality residential, and residential dementia care, is proud to introduce this unique opportunity for its residents. By welcoming Bits and Bobs Playgroup on a regular basis, the home is strengthening its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and joyful environment for everyone in its community.

For more information about HC-One homes in your area, visit: www.hc-one.co.uk/carehomes

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