Little Zoo to You brings nature to Astley View Care Home residents
Astley View Care Home in Chorley welcomed a special visit from Little Zoo To You, bringing a range of animals into the home for a for a hands-on session that residents thoroughly enjoyed.
Residents met Millie the Millipede, Jagger the Bearded Dragon, Michelle the Giant African land snail, Zeus the Corn Snake and Flossy the Rabbit. Residents had the chance to hold the animals and ask questions, for some, it was a completely new experience.
Christina Durnan, Registered Manager at Astley View Care Home, said: “We are always looking for ways to bring something different into the home. Visits like this give residents the chance to try something new, ask questions and engage in a way that feels natural and enjoyable. It was lovely to see how interested everyone was and how many residents wanted to get involved.”
The visit is part of Astley View Care Home’s ongoing approach to meaningful activity, creating opportunities that keep residents engaged and involved. Held on a Saturday, the session reflects the home’s focus on ensuring there is always something happening across the week, including weekends, so residents continue to have new experiences and things to look forward to.
Astley View Care Home, part of Evermore Care Homes, provides residential and dementia care in a warm, community-focused environment, with a strong emphasis on daily life, connection and individual choice.
Families and members of the local community are welcome to visit the home to get a feel for life at Astley View Care Home. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the team directly on 01257 786 005.