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WISHING TREE

Aura Care Living

AURA CARE LIVING WISHING TREE

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Submissions for this are now closed and thank you to all those who helped fulfil the wishes of so many. 

Sir Cliff Richard Wishes Marjorie Well

Marjorie, 89, wished to see Sir Cliff Richard because she was his number one fan. Sir Cliff then kindly took the time to send her a personalized video wishing her well.

“I absolutely love Sir Cliff Richard and am so overwhelmed that he sent me such a wonderful video.” – Marjorie

Sue Wishes For a Horse

Susan, 77, had the dream to “see a horse and stroke her nose”. This was granted thanks to the help of a local company called Catherine’s Carriages. Sue, and the other residents, were able to meet the beautiful horse, feed her and walk her around the property

“I love horses, it was just so lovely to walk him outside, feed him and it really reminded me of the good old times. “ – Susan

Maureen Asks For a Blue Rose

The team made a beautiful rose display for her to receive after expressing her desire for one earlier that week.

“Maureen was really overwhelmed as she had admired some roses while flower arranging earlier in the week and stated she always had loved blue roses but had never received one. To make our resident’s dreams come true means the world to us.” – Maureen’s Care Team.

 There are many more wishes to be granted for the residents and the Aura Care Team are working hard with the community to make these come true.

Jim Asks to See Eddie The Eagle

Jim, had asked to see “Eddie the Eagle again as he taught him how to drive.” Soon after, Eddie the Eagle sent in a video saying how “he had helped him” as without being able to drive, he would not have been driving to the ski slopes of Europe and likely not ended up being an Olympic icon in the 1988 Games in Calgary.

“Eddie the Eagle is just a really nice guy so I am so happy has sent me such a nice video” – Jim

John Drives a Ferrari

Shortly after seeing Sir Cliff Richard and Marjorie on the news, Aura Care Living were inundated with calls from people trying to make the resident’s remaining wishes come true.

John, 91, who had wished to “ride in a Ferrari as [he] loves them”. Soon after, a very generous gentleman arrived with his brand new 812 GTS 800BHP Ferrari and took John for a ride.

I knew they were nice, but I never realised they were this nice!” – John

The Colonel Gets a Royal Visit

Greville, fondly known as the Colonel, 88, wished to see the Royal Family again as [he]worked for the Queen after being a grenadier guard for 30 years.” Due to Covid-19 seeing the Royal family was obviously very unlikely, so the team worked hard to make the dream happen in some way. Unable to get hold of the Royals, The Grenadier Guards very generously agreed to visit the home in November to celebrate Remembrance Day.

Due to the latest announcements of the Lockdown this has been moved to a date in December TBC but the Colonel is elated and eagerly anticipating their arrival. 

 

Pam Ayes Reads Her Poem to Val

Val, 86, wished to see “Pam Ayres as her poems make [her] smile”. Soon after, Pam sent a video to Val with a wonderful reading of her joyful poem about her naughty terrier! Val was absolutely thrilled with the video and loved hearing Pam’s hilarious poem.

“Val loves Pam Ayres. She has several items of hers and we have found that Val is much happier when we have Pam Ayres playing in the background.” – Val’s Care Team

Frank & Margaret Wish For a Tractor

Frank, 94, was once a Farmer and the lovely Margaret, 98, wished to “see a Combine Harvester and sit on one again”. The Aura Care Living team were not deterred by the logistical issues of getting a big tractor to the home and set to work. Thanks to the Bathurst Estate and the Cotswold Machinery Company, Frank and Margaret were visited by not just one, but two incredible tractors!

“They are really nice these days, much better than when I was a farmer!” – Frank

“Oh wow, they are just so big now. I remember my son’s tractor being a lot smaller” – Margaret

Review from A D (Granddaughter of Resident)

Absolutely lovely care home. Staff are always really friendly and helpful. My nan is very well cared for and respected. Often told how she is one of the staff's favourites which is lovely to hear! Very well decorated home right from the reception all the way to the residents' bedrooms and bathrooms. Nothing is ever too much trouble!

Review from A D (Granddaughter of Resident)
carehome.co.uk

Review from K M (Son of Resident)

Mum went to Stratton Court 3 years ago on respite. She quickly made it her home. As her health deteriorated her care needs increased. Mum had a DNR in place and was adamant she did not want to go to the hospital but to spend her last days at Stratton Court. She got her wish and my wife was by her side when she passed. I would like to thank everyone for their outstanding love and care the nursing they gave to Mum. You truly made it her home. We were overwhelmed by all your support.

Review from K M (Son of Resident)
carehome.co.uk

Review from C R (Resident)

The help I had from my carers getting me back to good health was second to none. They are now friends for life, their love and devotion to their job was and is admirable.

Review from C R (Resident)
carehome.co.uk

Review from Susan N (Daughter of Resident)

My mother continues to receive excellent care and attention at Stratton Court. She is very happy, secure and her needs are met by very caring staff. As a family we feel we could not have made a better choice as we know she is in good hands and her health is well maintained and attended to. She is encouraged to be mobile and join in activities and enjoy the company, food and comfortable environment.

Review from Susan N (Daughter of Resident)
carehome.co.uk

Review from Carol W (Daughter of Resident)

A massive thank you to all the staff. What a difference you made not just in my dad's life but ours too. He called it home, which it had become. His every need was met, you all welcomed him and made him feel safe. Nothing was too much trouble. He was fussy with food but you took that on and exceeded his wishes. When I talk to other people about King's Lodge and how happy my dad was. They say what a difference it is to hear so many positive things. I truly appreciate the love and support you gave us as a family when he sadly didn't wake anymore. Manager and Deputy Manager you made him a home with love and support I will always be grateful.

Review from Carol W (Daughter of Resident)
carehome.co.uk

Review from Louise W (Daughter of Resident)

Mum has been at Kings Lodge for 4 years and she is very happy and settled on one of the dementia units. She is so very well looked after by the wonderful caring staff that work so hard looking after the residents. The activities team also do a fabulous job organising so many different entertainers coming in and all the activities for the residents to watch or get involved in. All the staff are so caring, friendly and welcoming and it's so nice to know my mum is safe and being so well looked after by this lovely team. Thank you all so much.

Review from Louise W (Daughter of Resident)
carehome.co.uk

Review from Caire J (Wife of Resident)

My husband went into the lodge for respite care. Our daughter and I visited the lodge it was the unknown and a particular member of staff made us feel so at ease as did all the staff they all said hello. It was a massive step for us all, but all the staff made us all feel so very welcome, another staff member and her team were just fantastic with my husband and I, nothing was too much trouble. She always supported me when I was upset and has been such a strength to us, thank you to her. It has been lovely meeting the other residents to and doing activities, the activity coordinators are amazing. Great fun was had by all. Everyone there at Kings Lodge is just brilliant the kindness and how thought they all are is just amazing, It's great how they remember names too. Always smiling, couldn't have wished for a better place for my husband to have respite. I know that if things change I would choose Kings Lodge as it's so reassuring how lovely the staff are and the caring side of things too. Thank you the managers and all your staff.

Review from Caire J (Wife of Resident)
carehome.co.uk

Review from Clare P (Granddaughter of Resident)

Amazing place for my nan the best thing we ever did was to put my nan into Kings Lodge my nan loves all the staff there they always make her laugh and smile. I visited Kings Lodge to have a look around for my nan, when I got there I was greeted by the staff in reception who are so lovely, I met both of the managers they were also very lovely and made us all feel welcome and made us part of their family. The staff are so happy and friendly and always stop to talk to us ask us how our day has been they all communicate very well. The whole place was clean and smelt really nice and clean also key-coded doors so no one can just walk in and out. Fantastic place.

Review from Clare P (Granddaughter of Resident)
carehome.co.uk

Review from Jay T (Brother of Resident)

From my first contact with making arrangements to secure a place for my Brother at Kings Lodge, I was very impressed. It's beautifully reminded me of a 4-star hotel. My Brother moved in September 24 and he absolutely loved it, and immediately felt at home. The management team and reception staff are exceptional, I was welcomed with every visit with a cup of coffee and a chat if I wanted and always made to feel welcome, I felt part of their family. As for the nurses they were incredible, my Brother was terminally ill and this was to be his final resting place, and I know he wouldn't have wanted to of been anywhere else. My brother was a prickly character but the staff just took it all in their stride, they sat with him and talked when he needed to, sang with him and when he was able, danced with him and when he was nearing the end they held his hand and stayed with him, how beautiful was that. When he passed we all cried together, what kindness and humanity these wonderful staff demonstrated.

Review from Jay T (Brother of Resident)
carehome.co.uk