At Mount St Joseph’s care home in Leeds, we are committed to supporting the needs of vulnerable older people of modest means by providing a caring home with safe accommodation, respite provision, and palliative end of life care.
We strive to challenge ageism and disadvantage to ensure older people living with cognitive impairments and life limiting conditions are included in society and can lead fuller and more independent lives.
Mount St. Joseph’s has capacity for 46 residents in our care home with nursing, and also has 24 independent living apartments within the grounds of the Home. However, through our links with schools, community groups and local volunteers, we have direct relationships with hundreds more people.
We bring the community together to harness positive relationships, support the mental and physical health of others, and enable people to develop or share their skills to build resilient communities and create lasting change.
We are seeking vital donations to update the main seating areas in Mount St Joseph’s, helping to encourage all residents to participate in meaningful activities and events, where they can keep active, gain confidence, feel a sense of achievement and be a key part of a social group.
The lockdown measures to aid efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge effect on the health and well-being of our residents. People who are quarantined are likely to develop a wide range of symptoms of psychological stress and disorder, including low mood, insomnia, stress and anxiety.
By developing communal areas and purchasing specialist furniture for safety, comfort, postural support, easy access and hygiene, all residents will be able to harness positive relationships, form friendships, support their mental and physical health and reduce loneliness and isolation.
Mealtimes, concerts, creative activities, participatory sessions and indoor events will provide a positive distraction, and help reduce depression and increase quality of life and life satisfaction.
Please donate today and help Mount St Joseph’s Care Home to continue to provide safe, affordable, quality care and assistance to older people in need – not just now but for future generations.
Anything you give will be gratefully received - please click here for more information about our charity and the difference your donations can help make.