While the Jarlette Health Services-owned home has run similar programs in the past, staff members from the activation department had always performed the makeovers. This time, however, a representative from cosmetics company Mary Kay was on-hand to apply makeup, and the home’s hairdresser provided free services, as well.

After the ladies had their hair done, makeup applied and suited up in their best clothes, a student photographer from Georgian College took “glamour shots” of the residents, plus two family members and two staff members.

“The ladies were all done up to the nines and looking beautiful,” says Reain. “The residents kept commenting on how the program boosted their confidence. The residents all had smiles on their faces and were saying, ‘Wow, I wish this could happen everyday.'"

Since the event was held early last week, Reain says family members have been commending the home’s staff for setting up the program, adding that the photos of their loved ones are something they will always have to cherish.

This, says Reain, is largely the idea behind the program.

The photo shoot is also a component of an ongoing fundraiser for the home’s residents’ council. Residents’ photos will be sold at a fundraiser held at the home on June 13.

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