Rocking round the clock
Resident John Murray putting health care assistant Sandra Williams through her paces accompanied by music from guitarists Ken and Tony who reguarly visit Freshfields and play hits from the 50s and 60s
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Sleeping like a baby
resident Frances with ‘bundle of love’ baby Ruby, who belongs to Shanie, one of Freshfields healthcare assistants.
NEW FURRY FRIENDS SOUGHT FOR RESIDENTS OF AVALON NURSING HOME
Care staff at a Bridgwater nursing home are asking local pet-owners to consider getting their dog or cat certified as a therapy animal, and sharing their attentions with local people living with dementia. Activities co-ordinator Lisa Priddice who works at Avalon Nursing Home, a specialist dementia care home run by Camelot Care, said: “Petting or […]
HELPING RELATIVES SAY A GOOD GOODBYE
Staff at a specialist dementia care home in Wellington have ensured that living in different parts of the world did not stop a grieving family witnessing the end-of-life celebration of a much-loved father, brother and uncle. The team at Camelot House and Lodge worked closely with local funeral directors Thomas Brothers to provide a live […]
OCH AYE THE NOO – BURNS NIGHT!
Residents at Camelot House and Lodge had a rare old time on Burns Night, with a selection of Scots-related activities and refreshments that brought a warm glow to the home on a chilly January day. In the afternoon we had a fabulous pianist who performed a selection of Scottish songs and provided sheets with the […]
FOLK CELEBRATIONS THE ROMANIAN WAY
Staff at a nursing home in Wellington donned traditional eastern European folk outfits to take to the dance floor as part of an event to celebrate the culture of Romania. The event, which was hosted by the activities team at Camelot House & Camelot Lodge, featured Romanian music and dance, and the showing videos of […]
RESIDENTS THRILLED WITH REINDEER VISIT
Elderly residents at a specialist dementia care home in Bridgwater couldn’t believe their eyes when two reindeer came trotting into their communal lounge yesterday afternoon. With the bells on their harnesses jingling in traditional Christmas style, reindeer Winter and Comet were taken around to meet the delighted individuals who live at Avalon Nursing Home by […]
RAPTUROUS RECEPTION FOR JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
The lounge at Avalon Nursing Home resounded with laughter and applause on Saturday when Daisy-Chain Productions performed their touring performance of the ever-popular panto ‘Jack And The Beanstalk’ to our delighted residents. There was lots of crowd participation and the audience sang along enthusiastically with old favourites such as ‘Hit The Road Jack’ and ‘Que […]
FUNDRAISING FOR ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH
Staff at two specialist dementia care homes in Wellington, have channelled their Christmas spirit into a fundraising day in support of Alzheimer’s Society by running a festive Elf Day. Residents at Camelot House and Lodge were delighted by the variety of activities which took place. The day off to a rousing start at Camelot House […]
LOCAL YOUNGSTERS BRING CHRISTMAS CHEER TO BRIDGWATER CARE HOME
Some of the young pupils from Bridgwater’s newest school, Northgate Primary, have been bringing smiles to the faces of residents at a local dementia-care home with their own special interpretation of Christmas songs old and new. The elderly residents at Avalon Nursing Home, run by Camelot Care, were delighted by the songs and carols being […]
With over 16 years experience in providing top quality nursing and specialist dementia care to the elderly, Camelot Care is an award winning provider of care in the South West with three specialist homes based in Somerset and Devon.
Highly recommended by residents and relatives alike, our homes provide a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment that enable our highly trained staff to provide the best possible care.