Dream ride: Dundee care home resident reunited with his passion for motorcycles
A motorcycle group visited a resident at HC-One Scotland’s Riverside View care home, in Dundee, Tayside, who helped him get back on a motorcycle as part of a nostalgic experience.
Tommy Briggs, a resident at Riverside View care home, enjoyed a visit from a motorcycle group after he revealed his passion for motorbikes when speaking to one of the Nursing Assistants. Tommy, who has lived at Riverside View for a year-and-a-half, was telling them about how he used to ride motorcycles himself.
Following this, Francine had the idea of contacting the Dundee Scooter Review (DSR) and asked them to come along and see Tommy. Hoolie, who is Head of the DSR, showed Tommy and the other residents the motorcycle, and asked Tommy if he wanted to take a seat.
The visit from the DSR was more than just a day with motorbikes for Tommy – it was a reconnection with a former hobby, and a powerful reminder that it is never too late to rekindle an old passion. Hoolie contacted Riverside View care home manager, Clair McDonald, after the visit and expressed how kind and compassionate the colleagues are to their residents.
The team at Riverside View is proud to go the extra mile for their residents, no matter their age or abilities. Tommy’s story is just one example of the person-centred care that Riverside View is committed to delivering every day.
Tommy Briggs, resident at HC-One Scotland’s Riverside View care home, said:
“I never thought I would sit on a bike again; I cannot believe this! Thank you so much.”
Clair McDonald, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland’s Riverside View, commented:
“We are always promoting person centred care, and the wellbeing of every resident at the centre of it. We are so pleased Tommy could get back on a motorcycle again. To say there wasn’t a dry eye was an understatement.”