Residents at Camelot House and Lodge have been making the most of the flexibility offered by online exercise classes to work on their own flexibility by taking part in chair yoga. Activities coordinator Harriet Burraston said: “Encouraging our ladies and gents to keep active can be quite challenging because of their dementia, so the key […]
A 90 year-old resident at Chestnut Lodge shared touching memories with staff and friends as part of the celebrations held at the nursing home to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Jackie Henton described hiding in an air raid shelter near her home in Biggin Hill, South London. She said: “My dad made the […]
Residents at Butterfly Lodge were delighted by a “very well-rehearsed” performance by pupils from their local primary school of favourite war-time songs, in preparation for their VE Day celebrations. Years 5 and 6 from St Budeaux CE Primary Academy entertained residents with their renditions of We’ll Meet Again, White Cliffs of Dover and Run Rabbit […]
Members of the local community in Yeovil are being invited to join residents and staff at Chestnut Lodge for some homemade cake and a cuppa – all in support of a cause close to our hearts. The home is hosting its first ever dementia fundraiser on Tuesday 6th May, opening its doors from 2pm to […]
London Marathon – while runners pounded the streets of the capital during this year’s race, residents at Chestnut Lodge were busy taking part in their own unique version. Though far away from the big smoke, their spirit and determination were just as strong as they took part in a series of activities designed to get […]
A sewing session sparked stories and smiles among residents at Camelot House and Lodge. Organised as part of the home’s regular creative activities programme, the session was more than just a crafting exercise – it became a trip down Memory Lane. “We had an afternoon of sewing where we made little felt toy animals, which […]
Residents at Avalon enjoyed a rare encounter with some of nature’s most majestic creatures during a visit by Somerset-based Sharandys Birds of Prey centre. They got to meet Guinea the eagle owl, Bracken the tawny owl, Cobweb the barn owl, and Floci the falcon as part of the home’s regular pet therapy programme. “We have […]
Staff at Butterfly Lodge care home in Plymouth marked the lead-up to Easter with a Wacky Hair Day, donning quirky styles to raise a few smiles and collect raffle prizes. Team members turned heads with their creative and chaotic hairstyles, raising smiles among residents while gathering chocolate and wine for the Easter raffle. Deputy manager […]
The team at Chestnut Lodge Nursing Home in Yeovil has been celebrating the second anniversary of the opening of the home with the great news every room is now fully booked and has a waiting list. Manager Graham Oakes said: “We admitted our first resident to Chestnut Lodge on 27 February 2023. Since then, we […]
Our activities co-ordinator at Camelot House and Lodge, who is on a mission to spark conversations and reminiscing among residents, has been encouraging them to get their hands dirty with a mini chocolate car-wash. Harriet Burraston said: “I’ve been trying to think outside the box and introduce some more unusual activities. “It’s so important to […]
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