Nobody got cold feet when residents from a Wellington dementia care home were rolled on to Taunton’s Christmas ice-rink at Castle Green (yesterday) in specially-adapted wheelchairs for a few thrilling circuits beneath fairy lights and to a soundtrack of festive tunes. Richard Demsplake, activities co-ordinator for Camelot House and Lodge, who arranged the outing as […]
Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater is holding an open day to give people the chance to find out more about the way we care for older people living with dementia. We are looking to expand the team at this specialist dementia care home which cares for up to 55 adults living with dementia. Why join […]
With everyone now thoroughly enjoying the latest series of ‘Strictly,’ residents at Camelot House and Lodge have been embracing the spirit of Latin America by taking part in special salsa and samba classes. The carnival themed dance classes were led by Solveiga Knight, an experienced ballroom and Latin dance teacher from Lithuania in the former […]
Residents at a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, had a great start to the autumn at a glamping-themed tea party where the stars of the show were two visiting caravans. The idea was sparked by reminiscences of one of the residents, John Burley, who often chats with staff about family holidays he enjoyed […]
Staff and residents had a great time together raising funds through a sponsored wheelchair push in aid of the bar that is planned for the garden of Butterfly Lodge. They chose a nice sunny day and covered a distance of two miles, with four pairs covering the route of Saltram Pillars. £300 was raised thanks […]
Residents and staff at Butterfly Lodge in Plymouth really entered into the spirit of national BBC Music Day on Thursday 26 September, enjoying the chance to raise awareness locally in this annual celebration of the power of music to change lives. The theme for 2019 was music and wellbeing, seeking to increase public understanding of […]
Residents at a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, have had a great time re-living their youth at a mocktail masterclass run specially for them by cocktail specialists, Mambo of Taunton. The activities team at Camelot House and Lodge made the most of the fair weather by setting up gazebos, tables and chairs in […]
Staff and management at a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, are getting their posh frocks and smart suits ready for a glittering awards dinner at a prestigious hotel in London’s Bloomsbury on 27 September, being held to celebrate the inspiring way they work with residents approaching the end of their lives. The team […]
Residents at a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset, have enjoyed an exciting day in the ‘Wild West,’ thanks to a western-themed experience day arranged by the home’s sharp-shootin’ activities team. Activities co-ordinator Richard Dempslake and colleagues Kathy Burge, Amy Lemon and Sophie Carter, dressed up as a cowboy and cowgirls to put on […]
The people who work at Camelot House and Lodge in Wellington say they are “doubly happy” to have secured two places in the finals of the Somerset Outstanding Care Awards. Sam Paddon, manager of the specialist dementia care home, has been shortlisted in the category of ‘Care Home Manager of the Year,’ and the service she manages, Camelot House and Lodge, is […]
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.