100th Birthday Celebration at Balhousie Willowbank

10th July 2008 | < Back | Balhousie Care RSS Feed

Balhousie Willowbank resident, Mrs Betsy Bell celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday 8th July with a party for family and friends, and a visit from depute Angus Provost Peter Murphy. Depute Angus Provost Peter Murphy visited Mrs Bell in the morning to deliver a Telegram from The Queen and gift of a knee rug. In the afternoon, four generations of Mrs Bell's family and friends marked the occasion by gathering together at Balhousie Willowbank for a party which was attended by a very special guest, Mrs Bell's first great grandchild, 3 week old Jonah. Mrs Bell's celebrations will continue this weekend with a special dinner which will include relatives coming over from Germany.

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Words of appreciation...

• Now that I am living in Australia, Skype has been a fantastic way of keeping in touch with Mum. Thank you Balhousie for providing this facility Daughter of Resident at Balhousie Alastrean Care Home
• The thing I most enjoy is the interaction with residents and family members. Being part of a team that delivers high quality care, often in the latter years of an individual's life, while trying to promote their independence is a big responsibility. I think it's hugely important to be able to make that time as easy and comfortable as possible. Manager, Balhousie Lisden Care Home
• Almost immediately, Mum's health and sense of well being started to improve, due to the constant tender care she received from BalhousieDaughter of Resident at Balhousie North Inch Care Home