Bannockburn sends seniors some positivity

DUE to COVID-19 precautions, visiting grandparents and other relatives in nursing homes and senior living facilities has never been more difficult.

Fortunately, Bannockburn residents are helping their kids keep in touch with the elderly by delivering gifts and letters to the local Estia Health facility.

Professional artist Jen Jones has been distributing her own specially printed postcards to the community so that they can write down messages for seniors.

“I posted about the cards on the Bannockburn community Facebook page and I was just flooded with comments and messages from people who wanted some,” said Ms Jones.

“Even after they’ve taken some cards, people will message me and tell me how much they love the design, or how their kids have them, it’s all very nice.”

In just a matter of days approximately 150 cards have been requested from Ms Jones, promising hopeful and positive messages for the residents of seniors facility.

To help protect at-risk citizens, the federal government encourages people to call, send photos and videos or deliver letters and notes at a distance.

Estia Health Bannockburn Executive director Pam Vince said she is looking forward to seeing more presents delivered by family and friends.

“We’ve had families drop some things off to their grandparents, but we haven’t seen any postcards delivered just yet,” she said.

“However, we do know that the community has been incredibly supportive during this tough time and we’re looking forward to seeing the postcards sent through soon.”