Wall of Wishes

We have designed this wall of wishes because it is our way of understanding what older people want, their desires and their aspirations. We would like to capture your wishes for your older age - whether that is now, or in the future...

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thank you Woodland St Austell for making mum so happy

I wish hugs were available on a care plan.

Biggest need, really.

8/1/12
I wish these wishes were dated so we could see how long they have been there.

wish to be seen as a person,

not to be lonely

to go to bed when i want,
to get up when i want.

dont be afraid to whistleblow on abusers

I wish that we could have more evenings,like we had at Trengrouse , it was amazing to see the clients and relatives having such a wounderfull time.The ...READ MORE >

i wish abusers to be convicted , so it stops

To be looked after with care and respect. Not to be lonely or afraid.

Have just visited someone in Tengrouse.
I wish that all who have dementia could be looked after in the way that Tengrouse cares and has such a happy ...READ MORE >

...that we could all remember to dignify those that need our help the most.

i wish that this illness called dementia coud be more understood and that all of socity realised what an important job we all have in making our clien ...READ MORE >

That my achievements and experience in life can be recognised and I am not treated as "just another old person".

When carers are helping with my personal care, I dont want to be teased or bullied because I have scars on my body...

i wish staff would talk & smile when i vist my nan

that my nan gets better soon so she can return to blackwood and the lovely carers there xx

Leah x

That wrinkle cream actully worked :)

i dont want to be left in bed all day , alone

I would like all residents to be treated with
respect and remember not one of us knows whats
around the corner,all we can do is be positive
and loo ...READ MORE >

Add life to your years, not years to your life!

to say thank you for all the care, love and support the staff give every day.

Company and someone to chat to...
love Sarah x

I wish there were more lovely carers with time to smile. Caring is not an easy job, there are times when carers are obviously doing their best, but t ...READ MORE >

To Cornwall Care staff,

I think you are very good at what you do and yes,like everything else in life, there will always be room for improvement.
...READ MORE >

Hi there, I wish I never left Cornwall care! I really enjoyed my time at Redruth and wish I could have my job back. Really miss it a lot. Thanks Anna ...READ MORE >

I have just applied for a post of RGN with Cornwall Care. After reading all about the different homes and beautiful settings in which they are locate ...READ MORE >

I wish to be rich and successful

I wish my Dad would have one last conversation with me.
I wish a cure for Dementia could be found.

to be respected

not to be forced to sit at the table so the carpet dosent get dirty

Giving people the respect,privacy and dignity they deserve.promoting mobility and indiviual independance.providing care relating to each individual em ...READ MORE >

I WISH BECKY FROM BLACKWOOD WAS NOT LEAVING US ALL ON FRI 24TH JUNE! GOOD LUCK BECK XX

I wish to be a part of this wonderful organisation, and thrive within an area that I have passion and drive for, and strive to lead in excellence!

i dont want to have to sell my house , to pay for my care , i have worked all my life.

I wish that all the changes in the NHS and socail care would actually focus on the peolpe who need these organisations help. How can older peolpe have ...READ MORE >

To continue working with this caring and well organized care provider....I have worked in approx 80% of nursing homes in Cornwall via a nursing agency ...READ MORE >

I would like to see more positive reports on nursing care in the media- 99% of nurses are committed, caring professionals- it is the tiny 1% who unfor ...READ MORE >

I wish to be a part of this wonderful organisation. It Began when Cornwall County Council and the Government left the care and support provision very ...READ MORE >

I want to have choices - over whether to go out or stay in, over what I eat and drink, over when I want a bath or shower and what I wear, where I sit ...READ MORE >

No sympathy, it is not a tragedy to be old. Just ordinary human respect and affection, with some jokes and friendly sharing.

For everyone to matter, not just be a number. To be surrounded by family & friends & for them to have the support they need financially and emotionall ...READ MORE >

love love love

for nobody to be alone

for everone to be treated fairly

Please know that I will still be on my journey through life - don't feel sorry for me, live with me.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE,LOVE, LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED.

To live each day with dignity and have a value given to the person I am; where I once was and the journey that has taken me to my present place.

Please see us as we once were - not as we are now. We are all young at heart,and very able upstairs.

Older peolpe are our family and friends, please don't let the Government ignore them and leave them and their carers in need.

To be able to continue giving everybody a peaceful, comfortable and painfree end to their time here with us.

I want to be able to remember my family, have them visit at any time.i wish my father could remember us.

i want to be able to "make someones day" :)

I want to be treated as an individual and for my voice to be heard.

I would like to spend my time with friends.

I would like an endless supply of tea

As a complementary therapist of ten years experience I would wish that I could use my skills to help the people under your care, surrounding them with ...READ MORE >

if i ever need to go into home i would want to be treated with kindness and what ive seen in your homes im sure this would be the case,i want to be in ...READ MORE >

I don't want to have to sit in a room full of people and be expected to be best friends with them all. I would want to stay in my own room if I choose ...READ MORE >

I wish my children good health and happiness, I love you more than life could ever let me say in words xxx lots of love L

i want a job in a nursing home

i very much hope to be able to wash and dress myself

i hope my mum betty drew enjoys her days at cedar grange -love you mum long distant hugs and kisses from hastings big thamk you to all staff

I want to buy a camper van and travel around great britain.

To remain healthy, active and to still be diving when I'm 90 with my family

On most post cards you see " wish you were here," in my case its I wish I was there as I miss you guys a lot x Di

To see my children and future grandchildren all happy, healthy and settled with their own loving families around them.

You've got the big picture....now what about us?

To be able to comfortably retire before I'm 40!

I want Birmingham City to win the premier league.

I want to go to the pub

I want to stay in touch with my friends

I wish that there was free care for everybody

Please Lord make me well again

I want my friends to keep visiting

I still want to be able to cook for my family

More respite care for people who care for loved ones, then they will cope better

Listen to me!

I wish that my mum would dance with me

Good health

I don't want to be on my own if I get poorly

Cornwall's largest independentcare provider.

Wall of Wishes

Cornwall's largest independent
care provider.