At The Beeches, we believe that maintaining autonomy and independence is important for our residents to lead dignified and fulfilling lives. We have an unwavering commitment to providing the necessary support to empower our residents to retain their independence as much as possible. We recognise that each resident is unique, with their own set of […]
Read more >All of us at The Beeches witnessed a special moment as 5 generations of a local family came together at our care home in Ixworth. 5 generations coming together Betty Branch (92), resident at The Beeches Residential Care Home was surprised by her daughter, Patricia Frost (72), her granddaughter Maria Merchant (42), her great […]
Read more >Choosing a care home for a loved one is an important decision, one that requires careful consideration to ensure their safety, comfort, and happiness in their new home At The Beeches, we understand the significance of this decision. We are dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming second home for all our residents. We have […]
Read more >September is World Alzheimer’s Month, with the 21st known as World Alzheimer’s Day. Each year those involved in mental health and elderly care take this time to raise awareness of the condition, and educate others about it, as well as other types of dementia. This year at The Beeches, we’re taking the opportunity to speak […]
Read more >A career in social care is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of others. At The Beeches in Ixworth, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents and we’re on the lookout for like-minded people to join our lovely team. If you are seeking a career which combines professionalism […]
Read more >A few weeks ago, we hosted our annual summer party at The Beeches care home. It was a lovely event where residents, their families, and staff members were invited to enjoy sunshine and song at our care home. The summer party was held on a sunny day in July in our beautiful garden. The entire […]
Read more >Summer is finally here, and with it comes the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. As we all know, spending time in nature has many benefits for both our physical and mental health. In fact, it’s been proven that just 120 minutes outdoors over the course of a week can have great benefits*. Physical benefits […]
Read more >Being around animals can be very therapeutic for elderly people, especially those living with dementia. Spending time with animals can bring joy, comfort, and a sense of purpose. The benefits of animal companionship for residents of care homes and individuals living with dementia are numerous and profound. At The Beeches, we have two lovely pet […]
Read more >This week is Dementia Action Week (15th – 21st May) and the theme this year is all about the importance of timely diagnosis, and how to identify the signs and symptoms of dementia. Many residents at The Beeches live with dementia, and we work tirelessly to ensure that their lives are full of joy, kindness […]
Read more >Team Beeches participated in a 12-hour darts marathon, here’s how it went! Sunnier days are coming and the residents at The Beeches love spending time in our beautiful gardens over the warmer months. We are regularly tidying and tending to the garden as we think it’s important to get as much fresh air and sunshine […]
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