Surrey Care Home Residents Enjoy A Beach Trip

Residents at RMBI Care Co Home Shannon Court in Surrey have recently enjoyed a day trip to the seaside Accompanied by the Home’s Activities Coordinators, the residents were able to enjoy the weather watch the boats and feed the seagulls at Southsea Beach in Portsmouth

I was determined to dip my toes in the sand says resident Peter I had so much fun throwing pebbles! That s what I used to do as a child ”

Spending time at the beach can have many benefits for older people Moderate exposure to sunlight help their bodies make vitamin D which helps boost the immune system They are also able to unwind by taking in the scenery and hearing the rhythmic sound of the waves