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There’s never a dull moment at our Encore care homes

With our best laid plans put to one side, everyone is making the most of what they have to work with...

Six of the healthiest foods in the world

Learning to cook and prepare healthy foods doesn’t just taste great, it’s also the key to warding of...

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Alpaca fun for Oakdale residents

Alpacas enjoy being around people and animal therapy is believed to have significant health benefits...

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Five ways to keep your grey hair looking healthy

Stroll down the hair aisle at any chemist and you’ll see box after box of dye stamped with the words...

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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.