HC-One’s The Applewood Care Home in Giffard Park, Milton Keynes, have been marking National Walking Month, which takes place throughout May, by encouraging residents to step out into the great outdoors, enjoy fresh air and embrace the joy of walking in nature.
National Walking Month is a great opportunity to enhance residents’ wellbeing further, providing an opportunity to socialise with each other, improve their mobility and fitness by taking part in gentle walking exercises.
Manager Ana Cormos said: “It is lovely to see residents enjoying taking part in National Walking Month. Walking helps residents to maintain their health and independence as well as improve their mental wellbeing.
“Walking offers countless benefits, whether it’s simply to enjoy the fresh air, become healthier, more active, or enjoy a more fulfilling lifestyle.”
Husband and wife resident couple, Brian Sadler, aged 86 and Patricia Sadler, aged 83, were especially enthusiastic about taking advantage of it being National Walking Month and welcoming the warmer spring weather.
Brian and Patricia accompanied by two carers from The Applewood Care Home enjoyed a stroll in Redhouse Park, chatting together while basking in the sunshine and observing wildlife.