As another heatwave approaches, Lake View Lodge Care Home in Kent is urging families, carers, and community members across Kent to take extra precautions to stay hydrated and safe.
The home is sharing practical tips for staying cool, alongside examples of how its own team goes above and beyond to ensure residents’ health and wellbeing.
Lake View Lodge’s Tips:
- Hydration as a Daily Ritual – The home integrates hydration into the daily routine with regular drink rounds, gentle reminders, and ‘Hydration Stations’ offering a variety of refreshments, from cucumber-infused water to herbal teas and fruit squash.
- Nutrition-Based Hydration – The in-house kitchen team creates menus rich in water-dense foods such as fresh fruit salads, jelly, and smoothie bowls.
- Hydration with a Twist – Fun and flavour are front and centre, with mocktails, fruit kebabs, and ice lolly afternoons making it easier for residents to maintain healthy fluid levels.
- Temperature Management – The home ensures a comfortable environment through cool indoor areas, shaded garden spots, and light clothing.
Becky White, the General Manager at Lake View Lodge, said, ‘Staying cool and hydrated leaves you feeling energised, comfortable, and able to enjoy the summer months to the fullest.
‘At Lake View Lodge, residents are enjoying our ‘comfort cooling’ technology throughout the home, and we’d like to invite local community members to our weekly events where they can escape the heat and enjoy some cold refreshments with us.’
You can see all weekly events at Lake View Lodge on the home’s website.
Lake View Lodge are also gearing up for their community Summer BBQ, where all will be welcome to enjoy live entertainment, games, a BBQ, an ice cream van, and much more.
To find out more, call Lake View Lodge on 01634623360 or email lakeview@oystercarehomes.co.uk
Lake View Lodge, operated by Oyster Care Homes, offers 24-hour residential, dementia and respite care for up to 66 people. With ensuite bedrooms, beautiful social spaces, and landscaped gardens, Lake View Lodge offers an all-inclusive fee to give peace of mind to its residents and families.
