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They say that life’s for living, and at our Sussex care home, we see no reason for that not to be the case

Transitioning from life at home to life in a care home can be very difficult for residents, with broken routines making it extremely disorientating. This is one of the reasons we believe in keeping life as normal as possible at Fairdene Lodge; this, and maintaining a high quality of life for everyone in our care. This means tailoring our schedules and entertainment to residents, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

For example, say a resident used to enjoy a wander to the local shop to get the paper in the mornings. This is something that makes them feel independent, and they enjoy taking in their surroundings and getting a bit of exercise. It’s therefore our job to accommodate this part of their routine as much as possible, and ensure they’re free to carry it on as part of life at Fairdene if it’s safe to do so. We ensure we get to know things like what time they get up, what they like to eat, and what they prefer to be called, so we can make them feel at comfortable and at home.

This attitude is applied to visiting times too. We have an open door policy, which means residents are free to receive visitors whenever it suits them, just as they would at home. This includes meal times – eating with family and friends is a treasured part of life, and one that we believe can continue for residents in our Sussex care home.

If you’d like to know more about the ways in which we make Fairdene Lodge a home from home, get in touch with us here.

Residents enjoy a wide range of activities at our residential home in Hove

At our residential home in Hove, we know all too well the benefits of keeping the mind active, and we strongly believe that care homes can still be a fun, stimulating environment for elderly people, providing the activities are tailored to the needs of residents. This includes residents that suffer from dementia, struggle to be active, or find it hard to get used to life in a care home. This is why we have dedicated activity co-ordinators, who are passionate about making sure there’s always something going on that residents can get involved in.

Residents can always choose how to spend their day, and there’s a variety of activities held to engage them if they choose. This includes singing, films, exercises, arts and crafts, and themed events. Reminiscence sessions are held to encourage residents to remember their pasts, and meaningful activities like assisting with cooking and cleaning can really help towards a sense of purpose. There’s a games room for those more competitive too!

Getting out and about is important too, which is why regular outings are organised, and residents are supported to do things like go to the shop for a paper or visit local cafe’s if that’s part of their routine.

Fairdene Lodge is a residential home in Hove with a dedication to the quality of life of residents at it’s hard, and part of that is creating a homely environment through plenty of things to do. Contact us to find out more.

We’ve welcomed the sunshine and some woolly friends to Fairdene Lodge this week! 

Whilst we’ve enjoyed being warm and cosy over the winter months at Fairdene, it’s been fantastic to get out in the garden again over the past couple of weeks, with the spring sunshine showing its face rather regularly. It wasn’t just the sun popping by to say hello – we also have a special visit from some spring lambs, something all the residents absolutely loved.

We find that residents respond particularly well to animals, and a day of spending time with four legged friends is always highly anticipated. It’s fantastic to watch the animals interact with the residents, with questions being answered and explanations offered by the very knowledgable handlers. It was great to get out and enjoy the garden too, with our garden furniture being well utilised by residents looking to soak up some rays.

We’re looking forward to a lovely spring and summer in our garden, and look forward to many more animal visits!

We’re passionate about freedom of choice at Fairdene Lodge, and what we mean by this is that staff are always encouraging residents to make their own decisions about things like how they spend their day, what meals they eat, and when they have visitors. We believe that this, along with comfortable accommodation, high standards of healthcare, and tailored care plans, makes quality of life for our residents excellent.

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The story of Fairdene Lodge residential home in Hove is one of family, and that remains a big part of the home today. It started back in 1984, when Tom Holliday took over Fairdene shortly after the death of his wife Kath, with whom he had managed a care home in Peacehaven in the late 70’s. His intention was to set daughter Maria up as his business partner.

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There are many challenges that dementia can present, both for the individual, and for the people around them. There’s no doubt that it can change the lives of entire families, and we understand that in many cases isn’t possible to manage the needs of sufferers at home. That’s where we come in, providing dedicated residential care at our specialist dementia care home in Hove.
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