Two generations across two local charities coming together

Our charity has joined forces with another Gloucestershire charity – Heart Heroes, who have launched ‘Caboodle,’ a new Intergenerational Project.

Caboodle starts on 29 September at our Astell House care home in Cheltenham. Heart Heroes young children will visit to meet our residents, and join together to enjoy a meaningful morning of music and companionship.

Two generations across two local charities coming together. Named Caboodle, the Heart Heroes charity project is about bringing the younger Heart Heroes generation together with our care home’s older generation, and connecting over an activity, and reaping the benefits of each other’s company.

During the visit both generations will enjoy musical entertainment, a magical activity with no age limits and which everyone can enjoy.  Following the lovely activity time, Astell House catering team will put on their usual delicious refreshments for everyone.

It’s proven that both the children and the elderly benefit from these events. Helping children build confidence when challenged with unfamiliar surroundings, and improve their self-esteem. And the same with elderly, who enjoy the company and the interaction with young people.

It’s said, that the more time young and old people spend together, the more both parties benefit. Children have a warm and infectious energy, which can help to bring so much joy to the older generation. In fact, research shows that connecting youths with seniors can help to boost confidence, increase communication and improve memory.

Lisa Ferneyhough-Moss, our Deputy Director of Care Operations commented, “We’re really looking forward to introducing the Heart Heroes children to residents at our Astell House care home. They will thoroughly enjoy the children’s company and the laughter they bring. Heart Heroes is a brilliant charity and we are very excited to be the first place to host ‘Caboodle’ and to support the children’s well-being.”

Astell House is one of our charity’s five care homes in Gloucestershire, where we’ve been caring for people and providing a ‘home for life’ promise since 1946.

Quote from Heart Heroes, “We are beyond excited to be launching our ‘Caboodle’ project whilst working with the amazing Lilian Faithfull Care charity. This will be a fantastic opportunity for our young Heart Heroes to interact with our older generation, who knows there maybe a ‘Heart Hero’ amongst them.”