20 Later Life
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Friday, January 20, 2017
A personal level of care at Chalcraft Hall Care Home SITUATED on Chalcraft Lane in North Bersted Chalcraft Hall Care Home is a true example of how independent companies can provide that unrivalled personal touch. As a privately-owned care home the management at Chalcraft are able to give their full attention to the needs of their residents, and the highly-qualified nursing staff work tirelessly to provide them with both friendly and expert care and support. Chalcraft Hall offers care for people over the age of 65, however they specialise in caring for dementia patients. With 20 private bedrooms, and day and
respite care available they provide a vital service to those in need of help, whether continually or intermittently. By specialising in dementia care the staff at Chalcraft have ensured they have the highest level of understanding for their patients which is only aided by the friendly atmosphere of the home. Since manager Tracey Langton started working at Chalcraft Hall three months ago she has witnessed the benefits of this affectionate relationship between both residents and staff. She said: “It’s a really fun-filled place to work. We’re all like one big family.” The
new
Proprietor
Sean
Minks
launched a mammoth refurbishment, resulting in a completely re-decorated building to make it as comfortable and homely as possible for the residents. These renovations mark a new era in excellence for the team at Chalcraft Hall. December last year was an exciting time both for the residents and staff at Chalcraft Hall, not just because of Christmas. Two of Chalcraft’s ladies, Ethel Gaish and Ruby Horner, celebrated their 100th birthdays at the end of the month. In honour of this special occasion a huge joint birthday party was thrown for the pair with music, dancing, flowers