A Christmas card is a simple way to spread festive cheer as we count down the days of December - and for many elderly people, it could mean a world of difference.
Christmas can be a difficult time for care home residents, as many of them find themselves celebrating the holidays alone.
This is why the Manor House Bupa Care Home in Birkenhead has put out a plea to the community to send in hand-written messages of yuletide cheer to residents, in the hope of bringing festive joy and warm feelings of togetherness.
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Manor House manager Kathryn McDonald said: “Sending and receiving cards is a tradition that many of our residents’ love, so this Christmas we wanted to make the winter season extra special by calling on our local communities to surprise our residents with lots of lovely cards.
"We know that receiving a card full of festive well wishes would really mean the world to our residents this year. It’s a small gesture of kindness which would have such a positive impact, providing residents with a great sense of warmth, support, and togetherness – the ultimate definition of festive cheer."
She added: “We are committed to making every day as happy as possible, but we are also aware that some days are harder for those residents who don’t have relatives to share celebrations with. That’s why this Christmas, we aim to receive enough cards so that each resident feels extra loved and special.
"We know how wonderful our local community is and are hopeful that people will come together in a show of festive spirit to boost everyone’s moods in the homes and make it an even merrier Christmas.”
Anyone who wants to send a Christmas card to residents at The Manor House Bupa Care Home can post it to: The Manor House, Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4NZ.
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