Archive for author: Alaina

The students, completing the course run by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, carried out a variety of activities with residents including gardening, arts and crafts, baking and playing boa...

The summerhouse is now accessible to patients at the hospital and is located within the Petal Garden, a dementia-friendly space, which was created in October 2018. The garden sits adjacent to Wards fo...

Encore Care Homes invests significantly in the personal development of its staff and presents them with regular training opportunities throughout the year. The ‘Be an Effective Leader’ programme was l...

We have pulled together this guide to help alleviate some of these stresses during this difficult time, by outlining the different payment options that are available in the UK for care:   Local ...

1. Choose the right venue Take the time to research where you would like to go on your day trip and which location is best suited for your loved one. Most restaurants and cafes are dementia-friendly, ...

This revolutionary dementia experience enables people to experience and increase their understanding of the behaviours of those with dementia; helping them to communicate and connect better with them....

Fairmile Grange is committed to providing the highest standard of care and animal-assisted therapy is regularly encouraged at the home as it has been proven to positively promote wellbeing in elderly ...

As part of our ‘A Breath of Fresh Care’ ambition, we have pledged to offer every resident the opportunity to spend 60 minutes a week outside. Our residents benefit greatly from getting plenty of fresh...

Judges were looking for care homes that demonstrate innovation and strategic thinking when it comes to providing their team with excellent training, as well as recognising companies which are looking ...