Our residents take to the ice!

Residents at our care home in East Kilbride recently enjoyed a unique and exciting outing - ice skating in their wheelchairs.  

Jo and Irene, who live at Forefaulds Care Home, enjoyed the incredible experience with the home’s Activities Coordinator Kirsty Bagan and Care Assistant Argie Fermil.   

Kirsty was inspired following visits to the local shopping centre, where she often saw wheelchair users on the ice rink and thought, “What a brilliant idea!”  

She said: “When I showed Jo the videos of them skating the next morning, she laughed and said she’d love to do it again. That means the world to me.  

“Irene was all smiles on the day, waving to her husband, daughter, and grandson who came to watch. Their families were deeply grateful, saying the outing looked brilliant.”   

“I was nervous,” Kirsty admitted. “It’s been over 25 years since I last skated, but seeing their smiles made it all worthwhile.”   

The residents were joined by another group in wheelchairs, who offered encouragement and joined Jo and Irene around the rink.   

“They were so friendly and gave us tips - it really added to the experience,” Kirsty said.   

Jo and Irene are active members of the Forefaulds community, enjoying arts and crafts, cooking sessions and live entertainment.  

“Whether it’s a craft session at home or something extraordinary like our recent ice-skating trip,” said Kirsty, “taking part in meaningful activities gives our residents joy, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. These experiences prove that age is no barrier to adventure - and the smiles say it all.”   

For more about life at Forefaulds, our Enquiry Support Team are here to help on 0808 281 7047.