As magical and exciting as this time of year is, it can pose its challenges for those living with dementia. The hustle and bustle of Christmas, change in routine and the pressure of family visits can often be overwhelming. Therefore, at The Beeches we have put together some tips to help get you through the festive […]
Read more >There is no cure for dementia, but there are many ways in which you can improve the life of a person living with the disease. One of the ways The Beeches supports those living with dementia is with arts and crafts. We’ve been making bird feeders, poppies and have carved Halloween pumpkins in the past […]
Read more >We’ve all experienced it. That urge to wrap up in a blanket and eat nothing but heartwarming stews and soups when the darker nights draw in. Autumn brings with it the opportunity to consume energy-rich food and enjoy seasonal root vegetables that bring so much warmth and comfort. There’s also a nutritional benefit to this […]
Read more >We are as passionate about our care team as we are about our residents, and recruitment and development for our workforce remains vital, so that we can provide a quality care service. That is why we have been pledging our support for Professional Care Workers’ Week (12-16 September). Organised by the Care Workers Charity, the […]
Read more >For all of those that visit our care home regularly, you will have seen and met our furry resident goats Jack and Jill. Their cheeky ways bring a smile to our resident’s faces nearly every day. But what is it about animals that people love so much? As care specialists, The Beeches Residential Home understands […]
Read more >Here at The Beeches, we are proud to be a dementia specialist care home. We thought we would put together a blog all about Dementia and how we can help support your loved one. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes, according to Alzheimer’s society. […]
Read more >Over the past few weeks, the sun has come out to say hello and we’ve all been spending a bit of time in our beautiful garden, but we’ve also been sure to stay safe and comfortable in the heat. During a heatwave like the one we are seeing currently, those aged 65 and over are […]
Read more >At The Beeches, we recently praised 20 of employees who are clocking up 243 years of service between them. We have formed a 20-person strong dedicated care team since the care home was set up in Ixworth in 1985. Some longest-standing members include Angela Wade, Home Manager, Ruth Skelhorn, Cook and Wendy Ainsley, Care Worker. […]
Read more >According to recent statistics from AgeUK, there are an alarming 1.4 million older people in the UK who suffer from feelings of loneliness. Most people experience some form of loneliness at one point in their life, this is often for the short term. However this feeling can become persistent for many across the country, negatively […]
Read more >The past month has been a very busy and exciting time for residents and staff at The Beeches Residential Home! Our residential care home in Ixworth provides both nursing and dementia care for residents. Our care team works hard to make everyday life at the home enjoyable and comfortable for the residents, ensuring they have […]
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