The Beeches unveils new visitor pod for family visits this Winter
Posted on November 24th, 2020We are so thrilled introduced our new visitor pod that will allow our residents and their loved ones to meet indoors this winter.
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International Stress Awareness Week: Identifying stress amongst the elderly
Posted on November 2nd, 2020This year has turned all our plans for 2020 upside down, and for many residents in care homes it has been the hardest year to date. From seeing loved ones weekly to only being able to see them through an online screen or at a distance, many elderly residents have struggled to adapt to the […]
Read more >The Beeches are welcoming the community to join them for a Wednesday Wave!
Posted on October 22nd, 2020We’re so pleased to announce that The Beeches have signed up to a new campaign to unite the community and stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic. A few months ago, we were all ‘Clapping for our care worker heroes’, and now we are contributing to The Wednesday Wave to counter loneliness among those feeling isolated […]
Read more >The Beeches ‘gives some love and receives some love’ by joining young people’s penpal scheme
Posted on October 13th, 2020Here at The Beeches Residential Home, we are making sure our residents are connected with people during the coronavirus pandemic at a time when social isolation is likely to increase, by joining a charity’s letter-writing penpal scheme.
Read more >Five tips for helping your Elderly loved ones with their Mental Health
Posted on October 7th, 2020It has been a difficult year where many of us have experienced isolation and loneliness, which has meant that there has never been a more significant focus on mental health. You may be considering the best ways to support your elderly loved ones in maintaining their emotional health, particularly as we are heading into the […]
Read more >Dementia explained
Posted on September 18th, 2020According to Alzheimer’s Society, dementia describes a ‘set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem solving or language.’
Read more >How Photos Can Help Older People with Dementia
Posted on August 19th, 2020When your loved one has developed dementia, it’s understandable that you’ll want to do everything you can to support them. One of the best ways to do so is by showing them photos and images that will take them back through their memories. By sharing snapshots from the past, you’ll be stimulating their brain. This […]
Read more >The Importance of Friendship for the Elderly
Posted on July 29th, 2020The friendships you build throughout your life are all significant. But, as you age, they seem to become increasingly important. Having a good set of friends around you as you reach your elderly years can offer benefits, not just in terms of dispelling loneliness, but also in improving your overall health.
Read more >The Beeches Welcomes Updated National Figures on COVID-19 Cases
Posted on June 18th, 2020With official reports claiming the number of coronavirus-related deaths in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest weekly total in nine weeks, The Beeches Residential Home is keen to dispel the myths which have surrounded care homes during these unprecedented times. Remaining COVID-safe Despite national figures showing that around a third of all coronavirus-related […]
Read more >Loneliness and the Elderly
Posted on June 9th, 2020At some point in our lives, we have all felt a sense of isolation – it’s part of human nature. As people, we all crave social contact, so without it, it’s natural to feel a pang of loneliness. However, some elderly people tend to feel it more than others.
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