Transition from your own home to living in a Residential Care Home
Increase in life expectancy has been confirmed by public health experts, these figures really tell us something about the health of the whole nation. Whilst research continues into medicine and treatments, life expectancy is expected to hit the 90’s. Multitudes of older people are loved and supported by devoted partners or families, or they live […]
Swarthmore interaction with local Montessori school
Living in a society where age segregation is on the rise. Research shows that interaction between older and younger people significantly helps the decrease in loneliness, delay in mental decline, lowers blood pressure and can also reduce the risk of illness. Its also evident when you see the interaction between the two; watch their faces […]
An afternoon learning how to use a potters wheel
Residents had the opportunity to learn how to use a potters wheel this afternoon. Vinicius from Colour and Clay spent the afternoon with residents teaching them how to use a potters wheel. The workshop began with a piece of clay to form a shape using their hands. Once this was formed, a demonstration on the wheel began. […]
Halloween
Lots of fun at Halloween. Pumpkin carving, fruit fireworks, firework art and an afternoon making delicious traditional parkin. This was enjoyed by all residents with afternoon tea. We would also like to thank our Friends and Neighbours Tracey from Rushymead Care home for our Halloween treats. Residents and staff had an enjoyable afternoon.
An afternoon with Anne Park
Anne is our of volunteers who offers to spend the occasional afternoon discussing various topics with our residents. Recently Anne held a musical afternoon listening to a well known piece of music. The Carnival of the Animals (Le Carnaval des animaux) is a humorous musical suite of fourteen movements by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. The work, […]
Newly refurbished rooms available
Newly refurbished rooms available with magnificent views to our delightful landscaped garden. Some rooms have a Juliette window or patio door. They are also fitted with a full ensuite wet room. These rooms have easy access to all communal areas. Rooms are fully furnished, however we encourage everyone to make your choice of room as […]
Swarthmore celebrates alongside NAPA National Day of Arts in Care Homes
Arts in Care Homes and the National Day of Arts in Care Homes is an initiative by NAPA and funded for five years by The Baring Foundation and The Rayne Foundation. It acts as a central hub for delivery of arts and creative activities in care homes. This years campaign is the Year of Creativity; […]
What activities are available in care homes?
Activities in care homes offer a range of group or one-to-one activities, to help keep our residents’ minds stimulated. There are lots of choices for everyone, and we will always encourage residents to join in, but at the same time we respect their wishes to choose a one-to-one activity. If your looking for a residential […]
August Activities
August has been an active month with trips out, arts and crafts and more…….. Swarthmore’s yearly boat trip in Henley was a pleasure as always. The weather was spectacular, people swimming in the river due to the temperature’s. A picnic lunch was enjoyed by all. So we spent an afternoon messing around on the river… […]
What is respite care?
Swarthmore offers Residential Care, End of Life Care and Respite Care. We also have 4 Assisted Living Flats within our grounds for anyone over 65 years. What is respite care – the short answer: Respite care can be described as a short-term break for individuals caring for someone in need. This is also a good place […]
