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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…

Malvern resident celebrates 95th birthday with a visit from Twinkle the cat

Posted on 1 July 2021

At Davenham care home in Malvern, resident Muriel Castledine has had a wonderful day celebrating her milestone 95th birthday. Muriel’s special day started with a lovely one-to-one visit from her niece and nephew, with gifts and cards from family, friends and the care home team, and rounded off with Muriel’s favourite birthday tradition of a delicious summer…