Christmas can be an exciting time for us but it can also be very stressful. This is also true for people with dementia. The change in routine, bright lights, and visits can be challenging for both dementia sufferers and families. Here at our homes...

In the dictionary, the definition of activities includes synonyms such as live and liveliness, animation, activeness, entertainment, hobby, spirit, and vitality. Even though our loved ones are in a residential or nursing home we would hope that these things are part of the...

My name is Thomas Judge, I am the founder of First Contact UKI have been accessing local Mental Health Services for 7 years because I have been suffering from the following C-PTSD & Disassociation Disorder, I found that rest & relaxation & respite...

Redcar is an old seaside town with its history stretching back to the 14th century as a busy fishing village. Our older residents at Shoreline will have seen many changes to Redcar over the years. In 1924 an amusement park opened in Redcar...

Over the last couple of weeks, we have seen huge temperature increases. This means that both staff and residents have been struggling with the heat in our homes. For older people, the heat can be extremely dangerous. It is estimated that there are...

As older people age, cognitive and physical health can decline. This makes engaging in life and socialising more difficult. This can have a detrimental effect on their mental health and cause feelings of isolation. A great way of combating this is by organising special...

Talking Dog Therapy Here in our homes, we are very fortunate to have weekly visits from Eli and Artie. Artie is a therapy dog and Eli is his human. This dynamic duo are part of the Wag & Co Team. Wag & Co is a visiting...

It is widely known that music is a form of therapy and is especially important for older adults suffering from dementia. As dementia takes hold and starts to damage the brain, music is one of the areas that the brain is still able...

Armchair exercises are great for elderly care settings where residents are unable to stand for long periods of time. They are inclusive and can be done in a large group or on a one-to-one basis. Exercise in older people helps to improve flexibility and...

Doug our maintenance man hard at work redecorating Lavender Court. It is important to us that the care home is a comfortable and welcoming environment for our residents. We are continually updating decor so the care home is a pleasant place to live.....