Activities at Chalfont Lodge Care Home

Chalfont Lodge Care Centre benefits from its own in-house physiotherapy service with a fully equipped gym for residents.

The physiotherapy team, lead by Mansukh Chander, provide one to one treatment to improve and maintain mobility, post operative rehabilitation, intensive Neuro rehab for spinal cord injury, stroke or Parkinson's and so much more!

For more information please call 01753 888002 or email chalfont@barchester.com to discuss your needs with Mansukh and the team

On Saturday June 13th, the Queen celebrated her second, and official birthday. But there was an extra incentive to join in the festivities at Chalfont Lodge Care Centre in Chalfont St Peter, as residents were asked to design a birthday cake in honour of Her Majesty’s birthday.

The winning cake design was then whipped into reality by the homes’ chef, Grzegorz Gadziala and enjoyed by residents and staff on the Queen’s special day.

Residents were also treated to afternoon tea with a royal theme, prepared by the hospitality team. The Queen’s birthday was marked with a small celebration at Windsor Castle, where the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are staying in isolation.

Raj Boodhoo, General Manager said: “Residents absolutely loved the idea of having their cake brought to life, and were very happy to celebrate our longest reigning monarch. Here at Chalfont Lodge we are continually adapting, and finding new ways to make sure every effort is focused on creating an enjoyable environment for all of our residents, whilst adhering to social distancing advice.”

This week we celebrated Mel's 80th birthday - looking sensational she had cards and gifts from the home and friends. 

Together with residents and the staff she enjoyed a delicious homemade birthday cake

Chalfont Lodge care centre held a week of celebrations to thank care staff at the home, who make a real difference to the lives of those in their care.

On Wednesday whole home, residents and staff enjoyed a delicious buffet luncheon prepared by head chef Greg and his team. Cards of appreciation were handed out and a letter of thanks from the South Managing Director read to everyone by Raj.

Carers Week is an annual event to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges carers face, and recognising the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK, which now, is more important than ever. Carers have a vital job in the care of residents throughout the home, and form very special bonds with the people they look after. They are the day-to-day face of our home, working directly with residents and families to ensure the very best quality care and support is given.

Raj Boodhoo, General Manager said: “I am very proud of the carers at Chalfont Lodge. In light of the current situation our carers have continued to work tirelessly to provide high quality, personalised care to the people living in our homes, and often go above and beyond the call of duty, which has a huge impact on people’s lives. They offer friendship and comfort to residents and their relatives, during what can be a very emotional time. We appreciate the work they do all year round, and especially in these unprecedented times”.

Staff and residents at Chalfont Lodge care centre in Chalfont St Peter, showed support of Mental Health Awareness week 2020, spreading some positivity and joy, as the theme this year was ‘Kindness’.

Running from 18th - 24th May, Mental Health Awareness Week encouraged us to start conversations around mental health, sharing our experiences and stories, promoting an overall healthier understanding of mental health issues, especially at this uncertain time.

Throughout the week, Chalfont Lodge residents and staff supported the initiative by cups of tea and virtual catch ups with family and friends using Skype and Facetime. Residents were also touched to receive messages and prayers from the local community who would under normal circumstances be visiting the home on a weekly basis.

Raj Boodhoo, General Manager at the home, said: “Ensuring residents feel engaged and connected within our local community, and with family and friends is extremely important to their mental health, especially in these unprecedented times. Residents are really enjoying video calls, chatting about daily life on our iPad is certainly something new for many residents, they love to see their family and friends in their own homes all over the world. Here at Chalfont Lodge, we are continually adapting, and finding new ways to make sure every effort is focused on creating an enjoyable environment for all of our residents, adhering to social distancing advice.”

John, resident at Chalfont Lodge said; “The video calls are just wonderful, it’s so nice to see family and friends, it feels like you’re in the same room. It really does help.”

Coinciding with the birth date of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, International Nurses Day, held on Tuesday 12th May, is a day to celebrate nurses and care staff around the world. Residents and staff at Chalfont Lodge care centre in Chalfont St Peter, were happy to get involved by hosting a much deserved tea party.

This year the World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the first ever global Year of the Nurse and Midwife, because it will also mark the bicentennial of Nightingale’s birth. This theme is even more relevant in this unprecedented time, when we are hugely indebted to all our care staff, and we are incredibly proud to applaud their extraordinary efforts and commitment, on this special day of recognition. It is a day to recognise the important work and dedication of care givers everywhere, who often go above and beyond the call of duty.

Raj Boodhoo, General Manager at the home, said: “At Chalfont Lodge, our nurses and staff are hard-working, dedicated, and passionate about caring for others, and that compassion and commitment has shone through even more these past few weeks. They continue to work tirelessly, and I’m proud of the professionalism and duty of care they uphold.

All their efforts are focused on creating an enjoyable environment for our residents, so it’s nice to take this time to show our appreciation in return.”

We are playing our part in the wider care sector and supporting the NHS where possible. We are currently still taking admissions into our care home for those that need care in the next 4 weeks, so please do give us a call on 01753 888002 if you are looking for care or need any further help.