'My grandma is in a care home and she has more exciting life than me'

Daily Mirror

2 days ago

Jen Atkin couldn't believe her eyes as she realised what her grandma was getting up to at her care home after she discovered her diverse monthly activity guide
We all want the best service money can buy for our family members when they go to live in a care home, and it's great to be safe in the knowledge that they are keeping busy and having a good time. For one woman, however, that reached a whole new level when she read her grandma 's activity guide during a recent visit.
Jen Atkin took to TikTok to share to the world what her gran was getting up to in June - and one particular activity left her in a state of shock. Whilst some were relatively ordinary - a morning quiz on June 20 and biscuit-making on June 28 - others, namely one activity on June 13, were far from it.
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"Granny, you do know on Friday 13 you've got 'Butler in the Buff'?" Jen asked in shock. With her grandma laughing in the background of her clip, she continued: "It means you've got a butler - and he's naked!"
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Gobsmacked Jen, who was Miss Great Britain 2020, also highlighted further activities including 'Boozy Bingo', 'Pimms afternoon' and 'Cheese and wine afternoon'. She closed: "This place sounds great!"
Jen's followers were clearly impressed, with one saying: "I love that this entertainment coordinator has not forgotten these are grown people who probably loved a quick drink in the pub or a sherry after dinner and the butler in the buff is hilarious... let these elderly live and have the dirtiest of laughs."
A second noted: "I love how they've thrown in some church services to balance out the boozy bingo and butler in the buff!" A third quipped: "Better social life than me. Maybe going in a care home ain't that bad after all."
A fourth person joked: "Forwarding this video to my son so he knows where to send me when the time comes! Your nan's care home sounds like an all inclusive holiday! Love this for her!"
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Meanwhile, a fifth TikTok user said: "As someone who was an activity coordinator in a care home, we would never have got away with this. If I had i would maybe have lasted longer in the job!"
Jen will no doubt be hoping her grandma recovers in time from her naked butler exploits to take part in movie afternoon the following day.
Other notable June activities include 'Gentleman's Club' on 26th, a 70s themed exercise carnival on 27th and 'Ball activity afternoon on 29th'.
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According to the government's website, the care homes sector is worth around £15.9 billion a year in the UK, with around 410,000 residents.
"We calculate that there are around 5,500 different providers in the UK operating 11,300 care homes for the elderly," the government states.
It adds: "As the population continues to age, demand for care will increase and the types of care needed will change.
"The Office for National Statistics predicts a 36% growth in persons aged 85+ between 2015 and 2025, from 1.5 million to 2 million. This is expected to lead to a substantial increase in demand for care home services."