Residents and staff at Verwood House Care Home celebrated friendships and self-care over romance on Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
They decided to enjoy their friendships and focus on well-being and togetherness.<\/p>\n
Staff at the Ringwood Road home turned a lounge into a luxury spa giving everyone a chance to enjoy some relaxing therapies including hand massages and facials whilst chatting to friends.<\/p>\n
Resident Mavis Owen, aged 84, said: \u201cI have enjoyed this, it\u2019s nice to spend time with friends you know.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fellow resident Jean Oliver, aged 91, said: “A bit of a pamper session always feels nice. I have always valued my friends, there is nothing more important than having a good friend.\u201d<\/p>\n
Verwood\u2019s Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coach Emilia Turner told VerwoodToday: \u201cTherapeutic activities are always popular at Verwood House, hand massages or a trip to hair salon creates an opportunity for relaxation therapy. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have used Valentine\u2019s Day celebrations as an opportunity for mini-pampering sessions. This is about giving everyone a well-deserved lift.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we also wanted to get away from the notion that Valentine\u2019s Day has to be about romance, it\u2019s so often our friends that get us through life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Verwood House Care Home is part of the Hamberley Care Homes Group which operates care homes in the UK.<\/p>\n
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