Sunday best: why we still treat Sundays as a proper day of rest.
There’s nothing quite like a Sunday roast
Why we still treat Sundays as a proper day of rest.
There is something rather lovely about a Sunday. For many of our residents, Sunday was never just another day of the week. It was the day the shops shut, the day the whole family sat down together, and the day that had its own particular rhythm, quite different from the rest of the week. At RDCP Care, we do our best to keep that spirit alive.
A day that used to be different
Many of our residents grew up in a time when Sunday genuinely was a day of rest. The shops were closed, so there was no popping out for a quick bit of shopping. No fitting in a bit of work either. Instead, the day was built around family, food, and a bit of well-earned relaxation. It is a pace of life that feels a world away from today, and one so many of our residents remember fondly.
The Sunday roast
You cannot talk about Sundays without talking about the roast. The smell of a joint cooking away, the crispy roast potatoes, the Yorkshire puddings, and of course, plenty of gravy. Sunday lunch was often the one meal of the week where everyone gathered around the same table, and it holds a special place in so many people's memories.
Our kitchen teams take real pride in bringing that tradition to life. A proper roast dinner on a Sunday is not just about the food itself; it is about recreating a sense of occasion, of everyone coming together, that so many residents remember from their own family homes.
Families visiting
Sunday has always been a day for family, and it still is in our homes. It is often the day when children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren come to visit, sometimes staying for lunch, sometimes just popping in for a cup of tea and a chat. A Sunday visit has a lovely, unhurried feel that is a little different from a quick weekday call-in, and our residents really do look forward to it.
An afternoon nap in front of the telly
After a good lunch, what could be more Sunday than forty winks in a comfy chair with the television on? There is no shame in it. It is exactly what families up and down the country have always done, and it is very much part of the routine in our homes too. A Sunday afternoon nap, perhaps with an old film or a bit of sport on in the background, is a small but treasured comfort.
Games and a bit of gentle fun
For those who fancy staying awake, Sunday afternoons are often filled with a game of cards, dominoes, or a good old-fashioned board game. Some homes enjoy a singalong, others a giggle with a game of charades, and there is always plenty of chat and laughter along the way. These small, familiar rituals bring so much comfort because they echo the Sundays our residents remember from their own childhoods and family lives.
Why it matters
Keeping Sunday special is about more than nostalgia. Routine and familiarity can be enormously comforting, particularly for residents living with dementia, for whom the rhythm of a Sunday roast, a nap, and a game of cards can feel reassuringly familiar even when other things feel confusing. It gives the week its own gentle structure, and a sense that some things, thankfully, never change.
So, if you are visiting a loved one this Sunday, settle in, enjoy a cup of tea, and perhaps stay for the roast. It is a tradition we are proud to keep alive.
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