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Pentlow Residents Show Off Their Active Side

Energetic Pentlow Nursing Home residents have been praised for taking part in a national activity challenge. The National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA) presented Pentlow, in Summerdown Road, with a highly commended certificate after taking part in the Breath of Fresh Air Challenge. Jill Gunter, activities coordinator at Pentlow, said: “The real challenge at Pentlow was finding new activities for residents, as they take part in so much already. We do have a very active community here and residents have the chance to get out and about most days – trips to the seaside are a favourite.

It was great that this was recognised by (NAPA), as it is an organisation dedicated to increasing the profile and understanding of the activity needs for older people – something we pride ourselves on here at Pentlow. Everyone had a role to play, with kitchen staff preparing traditional fare for evening picnics, and carers, receptionists and visitors adding their ideas on how to bring a breath of fresh air to residents’ lives.