We all know the importance of fresh air and exercise, none more than, Jean and Nancy, who live at St Catherine’s, our nursing home in Newcastle.
Their love of being outdoors brought the ladies together, and they have been inseparable since they moved in, a little over a year ago.
Over the last few weeks, they have been making the most of their time in the garden, planting, weeding and caring for our new herb box; fully supported by our activity co-ordinator, Zaeley.
“Gardening can be a fantastic, rewarding activity for everyone, with numerous health benefits.” Said Zaeley, “I try to encourage all of our residents to spend some time outside; exposure to sunlight helps the body generate vitamin D, which is important for strong bones and helps reduce the risk of depression”
After all of their hard work, Jean and Nancy enjoy sharing a cup of tea as they sit back to admire their handy work.