Buckler’s Lodge’s search for a Local Hero
The team at Buckler’s Lodge, our brand-new care home in Crowthorne, are asking for nominations for a ‘Local Hero’ to do the honours of officially opening the home to its first residents in early March. The Local Hero could be somebody who goes above and beyond to help...
Harleston House receives delicious donation for National Pizza Day
Residents at Harleston House in Lowestoft celebrated the much-anticipated National Pizza Day on Wednesday 9th February, and were thrilled to receive a generous donation from Domino’s Pizza in Lowestoft. Residents at the Greensleeves Care home took part in a Design...
Gloucester House benefits from outstanding student volunteers
This week marks Student Volunteering Week, Gloucester House in Sevenoaks is celebrating the success of their volunteer scheme, which over the years has seen many volunteers continue go on to become permanent team members. Emma Adams and Emily Dixon-Brown, Level 3...
Borovere’s Marathon-Running Manager
Karen Shepperdson, Home Manager of Borovere Care Home in Alton, has once again donned her running shoes and won six medals at Disney World Florida as part of the runDisney marathon weekend. Karen is an avid runner, having completed the London Marathon eight times,...
The Manor welcomes reptilian visitors!
The Manor Care Home in Old Windsor had some unusual guests last week thanks to Berkshire Reptile Encounters! The residents of the Greensleeves Care Home met a wide range of reptilian friends, including a blue-tongued skink, a giant tortoise, bearded dragons and of...
100th Birthday Celebrations for The Orchards War Veteran
Freddie Howe, an Ely War Veteran, turned 100 in style on 11th January at The Orchards. Freddie has been local to the Ely area all of his life and moved to The Orchards in August 2020 where he has become a well-loved member of The Orchards family. The centenary...
New Global Standards to Enhance the Quality of Life for Older People
Last week, two new international standards aimed at enhancing the quality of life for older people were approved by ISO (International Standardization Organisation). The standards were unanimously backed following four years of international collaboration with the UK...
Dementia and sleep
Dementia and sleep – tips for a better night’s sleep Often people living with dementia find it difficult it get a good night’s sleep. This can be very difficult for both the person living with dementia and also their carer. We all know how important sleep is for...