A TikTok video provided the perfect gift inspiration for residents wanting to mark their care home manager’s birthday.

People living at Excelcare’s Dovecote Manor Care Home in Milton Keynes made a friendship bracelet for their home manager, Alan, after discovering a video on how to make it on the social media channel.

Exploring TikTok has become a pastime for some residents, as they love to see the dances and trends that people are joining in with on the app. It’s also become a useful resource in the home, as many of the games and activity ideas shared on the app are replicated in the home, all of which are well-enjoyed.

After selecting the colours they wanted to use, the team set about passing the homemade bracelet-making kit around the home so each person could make a part of it.  This was a wonderful way to keep everyone involved and gave each and every resident the opportunity to participate.

Residents really enjoyed making the bracelet and couldn’t believe how easy it was. It’s even inspired some people to make their own for loved ones and family members.

On the day of Alan’s birthday, residents and team members gathered in a communal area to give him the gift they had all made. Alan was delighted and couldn’t believe that everyone had taken the time to make a small part of his birthday gift. He was truly over the moon and attached the bracelet to his key chain so it is always with him.