We always love an excuse to celebrate with the residents and at Winifred Dell Care Home in Essex, there was great cause for one recently.
Ivy who lives at the home recently reached a huge milestone, turning 100 and gaining the prestigious centenarian title. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 lockdown, Ivy couldn’t celebrate directly with her family, nether the less everyone at Winifred Dell was determined to make sure her day was extra special.
First and foremost, her room was decorated with banners and balloons as a surprise. It certainly worked and when saw the all colourful birthday decor her face lit up! Members of the team had baked her a special 100th Birthday cake too which she was given as they all sang happy birthday
Later in the day, Ivy was presented with a telegram from the queen which garnered quite the applause. Although Ivy’s family could not directly visit to share in the occasion, a FaceTime call was set up so that her nearest and dearest could join in with the celebrations.
An entertainer was also arranged to pre-record a special birthday message and a performance of some of her favourite tunes. She was overwhelmed with joy over the effort and planning that had gone into the day and thanked everyone for making it memorable!
To celebrate her journey to 100 years old, Ivy has shared some of the memorable moments from her life.
Ivy has lived in Brentwood, Essex all her life and has many fond memories of the area. When she was young, she used to walk across the fields near South Weald to collect milk from her local farm, often she would have to beware of the bull In the fields!
Ivy moved into Costed Manor Road where she worked as a shop assistant in town, a housekeeper and even at the local cinema before she became a Carer. in her time, she cared for the family of current Winifred Dell team members so a true Florence Nightingale of the home!
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Team members at the home said, "We are so grateful to Ivy for all the love and care she gave us, it is her cheerful temperament and willing acceptance of life’s challenges that have enabled her to live such a long and fulfilled life. We send her all our love on her special day."
We hope you had a fantastic birthday Ivy! Congratulations on this memorable milestone and the amazing life you have led.