Activities at Rose Lodge Care Home

Claire, a much cherished member of our care team, was presented with her certificate for passing her level 2 diploma in adult care.

This was awarded to Claire by our Home Manager, Megan Jones.

Claire is a very popular and much loved member of the Rose Lodge care team, by our residents, their families and colleagues alike. It goes without saying we couldn't be more proud of Claire and everything that she has achieved.

Everyone here at the home congratulates Claire on her wonderful achievement.

This afternoon residents in our Memory Lane Community sat around the table rummaging and sorting through our sensory trolley items.

Vera said, "It was a bit messy and we put all the items back in the baskets where they belong".

After they were sorted we chatted about the items, bringing back lots of memories. Nora spoke about the bark from the tree and the conkers, particularly how you soaked them in vinegar, while our fathers would say 'Where are my laces kids'. As we had used them for our conker wars.

Rose Lodge care home, in Wisbech, was full of animal fun on Wednesday 31st July when some donkeys came to the home. Residents (and staff) at Rose Lodge were overwhelmed with happiness to see both Milly, aged 6, and her older sister Pixie, aged 8, roaming around the garden and home.

General Manager Meg Jones said: “Animals hold such a special place in so many of our residents’ hearts and we wanted to foster this love and be able to support residents, especially those who may find it difficult to go out on our minibus. Today has been wonderful to see the positive therapeutic influence these gentle animals can have on our residents. We have some of our residents living with frailties and dementia who responded really well to being able to pat and stroke both the donkeys”

Rose Lodge  was full of celebrations for one of their staff who has celebrated 20 years of service. Joyce Turney started at Rose Lodge in July 2004 as a Senior Care Assistant and then completed her Care Practitioner course in May 2019, meaning she is able to support residents who have a nursing need.

General Manager Meg Jones said: “Joyce is a well-respected and liked member of our team with both residents, visitors and colleagues and it was so special to be able to celebrate her today and the loyalty and dedication she has shown to our residents and the home over the 20 years she has been with us, thank you Joyce”

Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.

Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.

Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.

Residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon visiting the Magpie Centre where we were welcomed by the centres volunteers. They provided an informative talk about the running of the centre and the things in which they do before we were taken on a tour of the gardens where we met ‘Pebbles’ the pony.

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon with tea and some delicious cakes whilst spending time with Pebbles. Pet therapy ponies are good for those living with dementia or other disabilities and equine assisted learning therapy encourages interaction between horses and people to promote mental wellbeing.

The Magpie Centre has been carrying out our life-changing activities at nearby Wallington Hall location for over 30 years, and they take great pride in the exceptional standard of our instructors and volunteers. They rely on voluntary help, as well as donations and legacies to deliver their services.  All our residents said they had a lovely afternoon and it was so lovely to meet Pebbles and we look forward to visiting again soon.