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 […]
Read more >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 […]
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