Bonjour from Kingsacre! Celebrating Resident Success in French Lessons with Lingo Flamingo!

We are pleased to announce that a group of our residents at Kingsacre completed 12 weeks of French Lessons with Carolyn from Lingo Flamingo.

The activity took place each week in the care home for a total of 12 weeks. Residents were able to learn the basics of a new language which residents felt truly accomplished.

We felt it was important for our residents to learn a new skill and they were just as keen as we were to learn as much of the French language during the 12-week period. After the 12 weeks was completed, we hosting our own graduation day for residents where they were given a sash, mortarboard and certificate which residents were over the moon with.

There are so many benefits to learning a new language. Learning a new language challenges the brain and promotes mental agility. For older adults, this can help maintain cognitive function, delay the onset of conditions like dementia, and enhance memory and problem-solving skills.

Language learning also encourages social engagement. Residents at our nursing home in Clydebank can connect with each other and with staff through conversations, group activities, and language classes, fostering a sense of community and reducing feelings of loneliness or isolation.

Successfully learning a new language can boost self-esteem and confidence among residents. Residents may feel a sense of accomplishment and pride, which positively impacts their overall well-being.

We wanted language learning to be enjoyable and engaging for residents at Kingsacre which was possible with the help of Carolyn from Lingo Flamingo, so a big thank you to Carolyn for being a fantastic tutor.