The Next Generation

Fairmile Grange care home in Christchurch has boldly led an inter-generation project with the Beavers of Christchurch (the 22nd Christchurch Air Scout Group).

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Top Tips to Stay Cool

The UK is set to have a lovely bank holiday weekend of weather! We are supposed to enjoy high temperatures until at least September with Met Office predictions of more scorching sun set to come our way. Dr Stephen Tomkins, a partner and dedicated GP for Encore Care Homes, has rounded up his hints and tips on how to help the elderly stay cool during hot weather.

Great News at Great Oaks!

Great Oaks, the brand new residential, nursing and dementia care home in Bournemouth is now OPEN!

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High Commendation Awarded to Activities Coordinator!

Vanessa Duggan, our Activities Coordinator, has received a High Commendation award from Ladder to the Moon for her outstanding work!

How family caregivers can benefit from respite care

What is Respite Care? Respite care is a type of assistance that allows the family caregiver to take ...

When to hire senior home care services

There is often a lot of resistance and hesitation when it comes to hiring senior home care services....

The importance of self-care for caregivers

As a caregiver, you probably hear “Take care of yourself” more often than not. It can seem an imposs...

Santa’s Grotto at Hamble Heights

We have a very special guest this December… Santa Claus will be visiting our residents and their families in the Hamble Heights Grotto from today!

 

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Last of the summer time…

We weren’t quite ready to say goodbye to summer…so Hamble Heights had an indoor beach afternoon!  We didn’t hold back and embraced the tastes, sounds, smells and textures of being on holiday by the sea.