December has been a busy month for everyone at Beeches, and it’s not over yet! Our residential care home in Ixworth provides both nursing and dementia care and entertainment and stimulation are part of everyday life as the care team work hard to ensure there is always lots to do and residents enjoy an excellent […]
Read more >The calendar at The Beeches is always jam-packed with entertaining things to do, ensuring everyone gets the most out of every day. An important element of both elderly care, and specifically dementia care is providing residents with interesting things to do to ensure that they are stimulated, engaged and happy. The benefits for both mind […]
Read more >Remember remember…the 5th of November. Here at The Beeches, we understand how important it is to spend time with your loved ones, especially during special times of the year, such as Bonfire Night. So we’ve put together a few tips on how to help you support those dear to you, safely and happily.
Read more >Close friendship with others in your older years can significantly benefit your overall health. As we grow older and enter retirement, many of us will have more time to spare that our families can’t always fill. As such, feelings of loneliness may begin to develop. At The Beeches, we support a close-knit community of 44 […]
Read more >September marks the 10th year of World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month . Where people come together from all around the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around dementia, with the 21st September marking World Alzheimer’s Day.
Read more >With lockdown restrictions easing, we have been making the most of every minute by keeping busy with lots of activities at The Beeches Residential Home.
Read more >Loneliness Awareness Week, hosted by Marmalade Trust, is a week-long campaign that raises awareness of loneliness and strives to get people talking about it. It is within our basic human instincts to want and need contact with other people. For the elderly, loneliness is a leading cause of mental health with isolation and mental wellbeing […]
Read more >What is Dementia Action Week? Taking place between 17-23 May 2021, Dementia Action Week, the weeklong campaign aims to raise awareness, challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia and calling on the government to take further action.
Read more >We are delighted to announce that we passed our Infection Control Inspection with flying colours, following an inspection by the CQC.
Read more >The first few months of 2021 were difficult for everyone, so our care staff at The Beeches Residential Home continued to go above and beyond to ensure our residents have remained happy and healthy. We have been enjoying a number of activities and with the welcome of the Spring sunshine, we have been able to […]
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