Gibraltar Nursing Home in Monmouth recently held a pizza party for their residents (who are fondly called ‘family members’) in their Pillars restaurant, complete with chefs’ hats for everyone to wear. The family members and team were invited to roll out their dough and add their own toppings, then bake them and spend the afternoon socialising with others.
There was a full-on Italian theme, with checkered tablecloths, takeaway pizza boxes with the Pillars logo, and red, white, and green balloons. Bowls full of toppings and cheese were laid out for family members to use for their pizzas, which were then baked in the home’s pizza oven. The team at the home also got involved, wearing chef’s hats and aprons while rolling out dough and helping family members when needed.
Pillars Restaurant is an area in the home where family members can enjoy meals in a restaurant-style environment, and their relatives can also come to dine with them too. This exemplifies Gibraltar Nursing Home’s commitment to encouraging a continuation of life and sense of normalcy for the family members living there. By offering opportunities for them and their relatives to share activities and meals, the home supports family members in maintaining the routines and connections that are most meaningful to them.
Verity Walmsley, Home Manager shared “It was wonderful to see so many people come together for this event. Having Pillars Restaurant serve as a social hub for our home fosters a strong sense of community. We look forward to the similar events we have planned in the future”.
Gibraltar Nursing Home is based in Monmouth, Wales. The home’s approach to life recognises the values, beliefs and identity of each person. Each person that may need support is unique and by understanding one’s life history, one’s journey in life, by striving to be a true continuation of home, the team at Gibraltar Nursing Home create a place where everyone feels safe and never alone.
To find out more about Gibraltar Nursing Home visit: www.gibraltarnursinghome.com