Prestbury House Care Home

Joie de vivre!

Date posted: 17th April 2024

In an effort to promote life-long learning and our residents’ wellbeing, we have recently introduced a new regular French class led by Liz from Languagility, with the aim being to stimulate minds, encourage personal development and cultivate an atmosphere of joy and discovery. Fuelled by Liz’s contagious enthusiasm, each session is a playful and engaging learning experience, and through a combination of interactive exercises, roleplaying games, music and informal conversations, our residents are encouraged to explore the beauty and richness of the French language whilst also developing their linguistic skills. Through these life-long learning opportunities, we are able to nurture the potential and curiosity of our residents, as we believe that there is no limit to what one can learn and each day is a new chance to grow, thrive and marvel at the wonders of the world around us! 

Amazing animal friendships

Date posted: 14th April 2024

Here at Prestbury House, we are regularly visited by our friends from Inspiring Animal Therapy, who always bring a smile to our faces. Led by dynamic duo Lilo and Nellie the dachshunds, the team always bring with them a number of feathered friends and, most recently, two lovely baby lambs. With their tails wagging, Lilo and Nellie spread love and laughter wherever they go and are always ready for a good cuddle. The chickens are always a great source of amusement, whether they’re pecking in search of treats or ruffling their feathers as they settle down for some attention! As for the lambs, it has been a joy for us all to get the opportunity to bottle-feed these sweet creatures and watch them find their footing as they bound about our home. For many of our residents, these visits spark memories of growing up around these animals, which promotes plenty of interesting conversations as well as bringing an extra sense of comfort and companionship. The joy found in the presence of these remarkable animals never fails to amaze us, and we are incredibly grateful to the team at Inspiring Animal Therapy for their time.

Armed Forces Day

Date posted: 3rd July 2023

In June we took a trip to the Macclesfield Cenotaph with our resident Pat to pay our respects to members of the armed forces both past and present. With an army instructor for a father, Pat was born and raised in a military household, and later went on to marry an army officer. Throughout her life, Pat travelled the world alongside her husband Bill as he served in Hong Kong, India, Nepal and Northern Ireland. About the visit to the cenotaph, Pat said: ‘This was a really special trip for me as it is something very close to my heart.’