Some people see an opportunity and run with it. Shobha Lakshminarayan did exactly that.
Since introducing Adopt a Grandparent at Southborough Care Home, Care UK, Shobha has become a brilliant advocate for the programme and the friendships it can create.
She quickly saw the difference regular one-to-one conversations could make for residents and has gone on to share those connections with others, both through social media and by taking part in AAG videos encouraging more care homes to get involved.
That enthusiasm has helped our work travel far beyond Southborough.
We were delighted to recognise Shobha as our Wellbeing Activity Co-ordinator of the Year.
Thank you, Shobha, for championing AAG, sharing what you have seen first-hand and helping more people discover what the programme can offer.
Wellbeing Activity Co-ordinator of the Year was sponsored by carehome.co.uk.
Interested in getting your residents involved? Find out more about Adopt a Grandparent at adoptagrandparent.org.uk.