Published on 01st May 2026
At Beritaz Care, we have seen firsthand the special moments that happen when generations come together and the wonderful bonds that are formed. Through various activities, our residents have had the opportunity to get to know people of all ages, sharing conversations and discovering the things they have in common.
Many of our homes have close relationships with local schools, which means residents enjoy visits from school pupils or trips to nurseries to visit the children there. We have also been able to offer work experience opportunities for secondary school pupils and college students who want to gain experience of life in a care home. The time our residents have spent with these pupils has been a wonderful experience for everyone involved. The joy and enthusiasm the young people display is infectious, and our residents light up around them. It has also been lovely to see the children enjoy learning from our residents, listening to their stories and asking them questions about their lives.
We have been delighted to welcome several young volunteers to our homes. They have been helping residents to get involved with activities, or sometimes simply sitting with them to have a chat. Some residents have even discovered shared passions with volunteers, including one pair who spent time playing the piano together at Robertson Nursing Home. Being able to enjoy a hobby with someone who shares that passion has been truly wonderful for them both.
Residents of Springkell House Care Home have had the chance to take part in the ‘adopt a grandparent’ initiative, bringing together volunteers from all over the world with the elderly community to build new relationships. One of our residents has enjoyed several video calls with a young volunteer, where they have had a lovely time chatting about all sorts of things and sharing stories about their lives. This has been a really valuable experience for the residents, and it is lovely to know our residents can provide companionship for young people who are missing that familial bond from a grandparent.
Throughout all these activities, it has been wonderful to witness the bonds develop between the residents and these young people and how much they all gain from these experiences. The interactions they share are heartwarming to see and demonstrate the importance of intergenerational connections. There are so many things that link these generations, and so much they have learned from each other; the time spent with the young people has meant a great deal to our residents.