Activities at Chalfont Lodge Care Home

Chalfont Lodge in Chalfont St Peter is delighted to have achieved accreditation for a new standard of dementia care developed by dementia care specialists at Barchester Healthcare.

The 10-60-06 dementia programme was developed and trialled by the Dementia Team at Barchester Healthcare, a care provider with over 200 homes across the country. It will replace the company’s current dementia care programme in order to ensure the care services provided Barchester’s Memory Lane Communities for people living with dementia are the best in the sector.

General Manager Raj Boodhoo, said: “We are delighted to have achieved the 10-60-06 dementia care accreditation. The changes we have made to our Memory Lane Community and the services we provide there have made a big difference to people’s lives and wellbeing. Both staff and residents’ family members have been especially delighted with the impact of the improved training programme. It is noticeable that people are being supported in a more person-centred way and staff have embedded what they learned into their everyday work.”

Our in house physiotherapy department, led by Mansukh Chander, physiotherapist In neurological rehabilitation, held a very well attended Falls Prevention and Awareness seminar on Friday. In response to requests the session included advice and tips on how to maintain independence and reduce balance problems followed by delicious homemade refreshments.  

Guests included staff from neighbouring residential care homes and the local community. Feedback was positive 'the session was very informative, a follow up class would be helpful' said JR, so we are working on this for later in the year.

Watch this space!

If you would like more information on how our physio team can help you or a loved one please do contact us, non-residents are also welcome to attend appointments. Call 01753 888 002 or email chalfont.reception@barchester.com

Two loyal Senior Carers at Chalfont Lodge in Chalfont St Peter received prestigious Ten and Fifteen year Service Awards in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare.

Mundia started at Barchester in 2005, Regina in 2010 both working in ‘Memory Lane Community’ at Chalfont Lodge with residents, caring and ensuring their social needs are met together with supporting their relatives and friends who visit the home.

The dedicated Memory Lane Community provides specialist care for those with dementia in a homely yet secure environment. We are proud to be one of the first homes to be accredited as part of Barchester’s 10-60-06 Dementia Care Programme, reflecting the enhanced quality of care and improved quality of life experienced by residents at Chalfont Lodge.

Raj Boodhoo, General Manager of Chalfont Lodge Care Centre said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating two awards of loyal service with Mundia and Regina. They have demonstrated their dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Chalfont Lodge when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with them both!”

Residents and visitors enjoyed a special visit from Santa during the Christmas party at Chalfont Lodge, there was a party atmosphere all afternoon!

Santa had a busy day, lets hope the festive treats we all enjoyed kept him feeling jolly all evening

The Christmas spirit was back in evidence at Chalfont Lodge thanks to Beaconsfield High School pupils this week. Visiting every resident, the 23 pupils delivered presents continuing a festive tradition between the home and school.

Resident Hazel said: 'it was marvellous, my daughter used to go to the school and it was so nice to chat to all the girls about their lessons, two of the girls are going to be doctors so I wish them all the best! They're so kind and the fact they made one for all of us made me quite emotional'.

General Manager, Raj Boodhoo said: 'seeing the interactions across the generations was inspirational and I was impressed with all the efforts the whole school put in'.

Residents have sent thank you cards for every pupil who helped prepare a box.

The Christmas Fun Night in Chalfont St Peter is a longstanding tradition in the village with the Market Place closed and stalls set up all along the High Street.

Chalfont Lodge was delighted to join other charities, community groups and businesses with a stall selling raffle tickets to support a local family with specialist equipment for their daughter and Christmas cards drawn and painted by residents during our Fine Art Classes. We spoke to visitors about the activities in the home including Don't Dine Alone at Christmas, the Community Choir and the Fine Art Classes which are all open for non residents to attend free of charge.

For more details please call the home on 01753 888 002 or email Chalfont.reception@barchester.com

Big thank you to the organisers for arranging the event, local police, including Matt in our photo, for ensuring everyone's safety and the locals shops and businesses giving away food and drink to all their customers. We look forward to seeing you all again at the summer Feast Day!