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"Has brought so much joy to my mum's life"

About: Meadows Day Centre

(as a carer),

Mum has just recently been invited to join the Meadows Day Centre and is loving it. The Centre has brought so much joy and fun into my mum's life, although mum has loving family who she sees on a regular basis I could see she felt isolated and lonely due to her dementia and life limitations, but since she's joined the centre she is so much more happier and content.

As her daughter/full time carer, I can notice a big difference in her, this is the wee bit of independence she desperately  needed. It's lovely to see her interacting with the staff and loving getting pampered eg. nails painted especially :)

The centre provides a diverse range of activities tailored for everyone's needs and medical conditions, but most of all it provides stimulation, companionship and interaction which to me is the most important aspect for my mum.

I have to say the staff have been brilliant - kind, caring, patient while providing a professional, safe and fun environment for all to enjoy.

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Response from Maggie Nugent, Acting Locality Manager, Day Centres ( Meadows/Edenderry/ Crozier Lodge), Southern Health and Social Services Trust last month
Maggie Nugent
Acting Locality Manager, Day Centres ( Meadows/Edenderry/ Crozier Lodge),
Southern Health and Social Services Trust
Submitted on 08/03/2024 at 13:48
Published on Care Opinion at 14:16


Thank you for your kind comments, its great to hear that your mum is enjoying our centre and all the benefits that come from the social interaction with others.

We do not underestimate the pressures of being a carer and if we can supports carers in any way, we always feel that it is a worthwhile experience.

The staff have years of experience and try to tailor the activities to the service users interests and hobbies.

We all know you cant put a price on a bit of company and it makes us all feel better.

Meadows has a bright and contagious atmosphere and I'm so glad your mum is enjoying attending. I will share your lovely comments with the staff team, which in turn will reinforce the good work they are doing with in Adult Community Services.

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