Nutrition plays a crucial role in dementia care for several reasons. Proper nutrition is essential in dementia care to maintain cognitive function, prevent malnutrition and dehydration, and improve overall quality of life. Firstly, people with dementia may have difficulty eating or preparing meals for themselves due to cognitive and physical impairments. This can lead […]
Read more >Today is International Women’s Day! A day to celebrate all of the incredible women in our lives. We’d like to take this opportunity to recognise and appreciate the women in the health and social care industry. We know there are so many of them – especially here at our care home in Ixworth. The health […]
Read more >When it comes to elderly care, dementia is one of the main diseases to look out for. Many people can experience a general loss of their ability to remember things, make decisions, and sometimes even think rationally. These are all signs that someone might be living with dementia. There are various forms of dementia such […]
Read more >At The Beeches, we observe Dignity Action Day every year to preserve the dignity of those in care. In the United Kingdom, we look at this date on the 1st February, so promote dignified care, and provide the best service to our residents. It is a day for health and social care workers as well […]
Read more >There is more to dementia than mere memory loss. People with dementia may experience a myriad of emotions including irritability, frustration, loss of control, feelings of abandonment and so much more. Residential care homes such as ours, do everything they can to ensure that people with dementia feel understood, safe, and sheltered. One such aspect […]
Read more >It’s that time of the year again when everyone sets up their new year’s resolutions. If one of your resolutions is giving back to society, you should consider a career in care work. As a care worker, you’ll not only make a positive change in someone’s life but also get paid well for it. The […]
Read more >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 >