Staff and residents from Weald Hall Care Home in Epping, Essex recently visited Coopersale Primary School and delivered an assembly about how to become ‘dementia superheroes’ and have positive interactions with those living with the condition.

The children involved were also given the opportunity to get creative designing fictional superhero-style characters to help them consolidate their new knowledge on dementia.

The visit kicked off a longer-term partnership between the school and care home, with the aim of encouraging intergenerational relationships in Epping. Shortly afterwards, the partnership organised a World War II-themed activity, where the children heard about experiences of the event first-hand.

Weald Hall care home manager, Danielle Barham, said: “The students from Coopersale are so lovely, they truly are an asset to the school. I’m incredibly proud of the work that everyone put into this event and have nothing but excitement for what’s in the pipeline.

“It’s so wonderful that they’ve been able to join forces with us at Weald Hall and bring some joy and learning to the lives of students and residents alike, something that is absolutely vital, no matter what age you are.”#

Weald Hall Care Home was taken over by Premium Care Group last summer.