Veterans have been reconnecting with fellow servicemen and raising awareness of important health issues.
Residents from Marnel Lodge Care Home in Basingstoke attended a Veterans Hub session at The Hampshire Clinic as part of Men’s Health Awareness, where consultant urological surgeon Dr Richard Hindley gave a talk on prostate cancer.
The talk covered key symptoms, treatment options, the impact of prostatitis, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in early diagnosis.
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Anju Abraham, home manager at Marnel Lodge, said: "Maintaining meaningful community links is vital for our residents.
"Supporting them to take part in activities they have enjoyed throughout their lives is central to enhancing wellbeing and delivering truly person-centred care."
Residents John Boucher and Raymond Gardner, both veterans, attended the session and enjoyed reconnecting with fellow servicemen.
The session was especially appreciated by families, with Raymond's daughter, Sue, noting the importance of such events in maintaining her father’s sense of identity.
The care home expressed its thanks to The Hampshire Clinic and Dr Hindley for hosting the event.
Marnel Lodge is part of Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers.
The home offers nursing, dementia, residential and respite care.
Its life enrichment programme aims to keep residents active and engaged through daily activities tailored to their interests and abilities.
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