Activities during August
Activity at Swarthmore has been full of adventure and exercise this month. Vera Dornhard Dance School from GX community hall performed all types of dance for our residents. The graceful, energetic and very talented dancers performed sequences for the residents. For those who wanted to take part in dancing, they were given the opportunity to […]
4 Benefits of Respite Care for Family Caregivers
Whilst our focus at Swarthmore is always our residents, working with residents’ families is also an important part of delivering person-centred care. This is particularly the case when providing respite care for family caregivers who recognise how beneficial taking a break from the caring routine can be for both carer and their loved one. More and more […]
Words to brighten your Day
Words are the framework around our emotions. Your words can help restore someone’s day. Older people are a vital part of society. They came from a generation of hard-working people. It’s important to value their life experience and wisdom. We all have days when we feel lower than others, it doesn’t take much to encourage […]
Annual Boat Trip
Another year goes by, as we embark on the annual Henley boat trip. The weather was on our side, the sun came out and it was a pleasant ride up and down the river. A smashing picnic lunch was enjoyed by everyone on board. Thanks again to Ann Marie for organising a great afternoon messing […]
Summer Gathering at Swarthmore
We held our Summer Gathering on Saturday 22nd July. Family and Friends joined us for Afternoon Tea and ‘THE TURF TAPPERS’ provided musical entertainment. The weather was not so great so we could not enjoy the gardens, but everyone still had a great time. It was lovely to see everyone come together. The dining room […]
Creating your Home from Home
Moving from your own home into a residential care home is a big step to take, and it’s natural that you’ll have mixed feelings about the transition. Not only is there an emotional wrench to deal with, but you’ll also be acclimatising to a new way of life, meeting new people and unfamiliar surroundings. Bedroom […]
A Visit to Jordans Meeting House
Jordan’s Quaker Meeting House is located near Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire. It is considered one of the oldest Quaker meeting houses in Britain, dating back to 1688. The setting of the meeting house is peaceful, with a beautiful garden and orchard surrounding the property. The meeting house was built in 3 months in Autumn 1688. It […]
Celebrating Pride
Pride month is about acceptance, equality, celebrating the work of LGBTQ+ people, educating people about the awareness of issues that affect the LGBTQ community. Pride month commemorates a tipping point in the ‘queer’ history, The Stonewall Uprising, which lasted 6 days in Manhattan back in June 1969. Police clashed with LGBTQ protesters. Just imagine the sense […]
What are the Benefits of Choosing Residential Care?
For many families, talking about the change from an independent lifestyle to a care-oriented one with parents or older relatives can often be a sensitive matter. It’s understandable that such conversations can evoke various emotions and challenges. However, once the decision to embark on this new phase is reached, it opens the door to discussing […]
Considering Care for Someone
Life occasionally throws difficult conversations into our hands. One of which may be a discussion with our parents/relatives or friends about their lifestyle and how they are coping with day-to-day tasks as they become older. There are many signs we may recognise or need to look out for if you are concerned about someone: • […]