Media Alert: BlueCross Springfield and the local community open Memorial Sensory Garden to pay tribute to residents who have passed

MEDIA ALERT

28 October 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BlueCross Springfield and the local community open Memorial Sensory Garden to pay tribute to residents who have passed

WHO:                         

BlueCross Springfield Manager, Marg Alexander

BlueCross aged care residents
BlueCross staff

WHAT:                       

High tea garden party to celebrate the opening of the BlueCross Springfield Memorial Sensory Garden

WHERE:                      

BlueCross Springfield

40 Dorking Road
Box Hill, 3128

WHEN:                       

Tuesday 29 October 2013

2 - 3 pm

WHY:                          

BlueCross Springfield residents wanted to pay tribute to their fellow residents who had passed away with a memorial garden.

The garden has been funded by the local community and family members of those who have passed.

As a BlueCross innovation, the garden has been designed not only to pay tribute but also to provide a sensory ‘journey’ for residents, particularly those living with dementia.

All plants in the garden have been planted and grown by the residents.

MEDIA CONTACT
Please contact Rob Soros, BlueCross Communications Officer on 9828 1709 or robs@bluecross.com.au for media enquiries.

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