Standish Care Village hosts Dementia & Child-Friendly Fireworks Display
The Standish Care Village hosted its first Dementia & Child-Friendly Fireworks Display this Bonfire Night.
Nearly 500 people attended the event, gathering around the bonfire to watch the low-noise fireworks and enjoy a BBQ, hotpot, and hot drinks provided by Lakeside and Worthington Lake Care Homes.
Millennium Care is dedicated to supporting residents’ well-being, and since many people with dementia can be sensitive to loud sounds, it was a priority for us to ensure the fireworks display was low-noise. Loud noises can be distressing not only for those with dementia but also for individuals with other noise sensitivities, such as autism. Additionally, with Standish Care Village situated close to nature, it was important for us to respect the local wildlife by choosing reduced-noise fireworks.
The two homes raised a combined total of over £550 for their residents’ funds, which has been matched by the company to total over £1100 which will go back into the homes’ activities budgets, helping to create memorable experiences for the villages’ residents.
"It was amazing to see so many families turn up to enjoy the night. I had a lot of people tell me that the low-noise aspect was great for them as their child has sensory autism and doesn’t like the loud noises of normal fireworks.
"Raising so much money is such a great bonus as it means we can treat all of our residents with extra one-to-one activities."
"The event was a fantastic opportunity for our residents to connect with the local community, young and old. It brought back memories of past bonfires, where everyone would come together to enjoy this timeless tradition."
The Standish Care Village is home to Lakeside and Worthington Lake Care Homes, with a third addition, Langtree Care Home, set to open in Spring 2025.
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