Glasgow pensioners have come together with toddlers to form a book club to help improve their mental health and curb the progression of dementia.
Adorable tots from Pied Piper Nursery visited residents at Hector House in Shawlands for their newly-formed, inter-generational book club. Their most recent club meet, on August 11, was paired with a sophisticated high tea.
Attendees enjoyed a couple of stories and had a good blether in the sunshine with tea and cake. Images shared online from the July meet-up show a larger group of youngsters sharing a story with the OAPs while practicing social distancing.
READ MORE: Soaring utilities cost could see £2m education overspend in East Renfrewshire
Angela Todd, manager of Hector House, said residents 'love to see the boys and girls' and one in particular 'is living vicariously through them'.
She added: “Our residents love to see the boys and girls. One resident said that when she listens to stories from the children, sh feels as though she is living vicariously through them in that moment.
“Intergenerational relationships give our residents a sense of purpose, and storytelling offers mental stimulation – as we know, having a change of pace to daily life and keeping the brain active can help to improve mental health and dementia. We look forward to the next visit from our friends at Pied Piper.”
Nursery Manager Carrie Lloyd said she is 'so proud' of the toddlers. She told Glasgow Live: “Stories are designed to be shared and retold through generations, so the idea of a monthly book club seemed the perfect way to bring together the children and the residents at Hector House for some fun across the ages. Each month we plan to visit the residents with a new story to share.
Sign up to Glasgow Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox
"I am so proud of the children. They took everything in their stride and spread a little joy in the community.”
The Book Club is not the first time the Nursery has collaborated with the residential home, working together previously on a Halloween Pumpkin patch, and the children also visited with cards and gifts for the residents during the difficult lockdown period.
READ NEXT
Scotland's first ever college for people with complex needs set to open in Renfrewshire
Paisley hospital 'like war zone' after woman with leaking heart waits '16 hours' to see doctor
Glasgow bound flight declares mid-air emergency and diverts back to Birmingham
'Unexpected death' of Glasgow Queen Elizabeth University Hospital patient sparks police probe
Glasgow council admits mistake after parking charges sign baffles residents
