BUSINESS set up a free event in Box, for their elderly clients to enjoy tea and cakes to combat loneliness and enjoy face to face interaction.
The afternoon tea organised by the West Wiltshire branch of Home Instead Senior Care UK, took place on September 17. The event helped to increase socialising skills and improve communication whilst enjoying free tea and cakes given by the organisers.
The event took place at Box Community Pavilion, from 2pm until 4pm with friends and families also made welcome. A number of 40 guests turned up including carers, office staff, clients, friends and relatives and even locals from around the Box area.
The business put together entertainment also by a talented member of staff as she brought her guitar and sand a number of songs for the clients to join in.
Home Instead Senior Care UK focus on improving the quality of life of the elderly.
With a chance for elderly clients to recharge and chat between themselves, the guests could meet new people and find friendships.
Owner of Home Instead Senior Care UK, Nick Yeatman, said: “These Tea Parties are a great opportunity to meet our elderly clients face to face who we otherwise might only speak to on the phone
“I managed to chat to almost everyone who came, and everyone seemed to be having a good time, I was asked several times when the next tea party would be.
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