March/April 2013 www.pilgrimsview.org.uk
Pilgrims View care home, Snodland, is a care facility providing residential care for older people living with dementia. Pilgrims View provides a wealth of support services for people living with dementia, with the aim of not just providing care and comfort, but also a new, positive and more engaging stage in their lives. The team of qualified and attentive staff provide 24 hour specialist person centered dementia care. The home has beautifully decorated bedrooms, landscaped gardens and many other attractions for residents to enjoy. At the heart of Pilgrims View is its Philosophy of Care, where social interaction and engagement is encouraged and boredom is eradicated.
Wishing Well After recently installing a Wishing Well at Pilgrims View, one of the first wishes granted was resident George, who requested that he wanted to hear the sound of bagpipes again, especially the tune Amazing Grace. The staff at the home set to the challenge, and were determined to deliver this request, so after several phone calls, letters and emails staff found a local man called Ivan who was happy to offer his bagpiping services for the afternoon. Ivan arrived in full Highland dress on a chilly Saturday afternoon in March to entertain the residents and play various tunes including George’s favourite, Amazing Grace. All residents, families and staff had an amazing afternoon and Georges wish was granted. A big thank you to Ivan for making Georges wish come true and making it happen for us.