Bus
operator Stagecoach has donated a replica bus stop for inclusion in a Lincoln
care home’s reminiscence garden.
The
30 bedroom Bernadette House Care Home, situated in an acre of gardens in the
south of Lincoln, provides care and activities for people, many of whom suffer
from dementia.
Many of the patients, would regularly use to use
their local bus service, continued to walk around the home looking for a bus
stop.
After
being contacted by the care home, Stagecoach East Midlands donated a bus stop
and timetable for patients at the care home for their comfort.
The
donation will help with dementia patients’ reminiscence therapy, which
encourages discussion of past events and memories that help people reconnect
with their former lives and improve the quality of care they receive
further.
The
bus stop has been placed in the corner of the garden with a bench for those to
sit and relax.
Elizabeth
Stephens, Owner of Bernadette House Care Home, said: “We’re absolutely
delighted Stagecoach were kind enough to provide us with a bus stop for our
reminiscence garden. It’s a fabulous addition to the home and has triggered
many fond memories of past bus journeys with friends and family for our
residents.”
Michelle
Hargreaves, Managing Director of Stagecoach East Midlands, added: “When
Bernadette House Care Home approached us with the idea of providing a replica
bus stop for the residents, we were more than happy to assist. We hope that the
bus stop will provide residents with some familiarity and will help them during
their Reminiscence Therapy.”
Source: The Lincolnite, Andrew Quann
What a great idea, helping residents feel more at home with familiar sights.
