Author: Jessica Mann

Festivities at our Alton care home as Betty celebrates milestone 100th Birthday

Posted on 4 August 2021

At The Lawn, our Alton-based residential care home, resident Betty Marlow had a lovely day celebrating her landmark 100th birthday. To mark her Centenarian Day, Betty was visited by her son, daughter and their partners who took her out for a special ham, egg and chips birthday lunch; but the festivities didn’t stop there. After…

Lovebirds celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary at our Woking care home

Posted on 21 July 2021

The team at Bernard Sunley care home in Woking recently helped two of its residents celebrate their very special Sapphire 65th Wedding Anniversary. The couple have lived at Bernard Sunley for a combined total of nearly four years. They are a popular duo and have made firm friends with other residents and staff alike. The…

How a care worker’s dual role is supporting residents in Hampshire

Posted on 15 July 2021

At our Alton-based care home The Lawn, Camilla Coulston’s dual role as both Activities Coordinator and Dementia Champion has helped her provide exceptional care for residents with a range of needs. Camilla had always wanted to work in care. Talking about her background, she said: “I come from a family of women who have, for…

June highlights from our care homes

Posted on 8 July 2021

From Father’s Day celebrations to a landmark 95th birthday, residents across our care homes and services have been busy over the last month. Find out what they got up to in June: The mother and daughter care team with 37 years between them At Friends of the Elderly, we are proud to have many family…

Respite stay to full-time resident at Redcot care home in Haslemere

Posted on 6 July 2021

At Redcot, our Haslemere-based residential care home, resident Zena Gay enjoyed her respite break so much, she didn’t want to leave – so she decided to make Redcot her permanent home. Back in 2018, Zena moved into Redcot for a respite care stay on the advice of her GP, as her eyesight was deteriorating. When…