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 […]
Read more >We know that exercise is a very important aspect to maintaining a healthy lifestyle alongside a balanced diet, however the older we get, the harder maintaining a healthy lifestyle becomes. It is found that maintaining as much fitness as possible improves overall happiness and quality of life. Here at The Beeches care home in Ixworth, […]
Read more >The Beeches and it’s residents were rocked by the harsh effects of a storm on Friday 18th February, which left us without any electricity from 2pm for over 24 hours. Ixworth Parish Council appealed for help for the care home through ‘The Nextdoor’ Ixworth Facebook Page, after learning of their power cut. The Facebook post […]
Read more >It’s important that we take care of ourselves – physically and mentally – no matter our age. But as we get older, we become more vulnerable, and can no longer shake off ailments as easily as we used to. Leading a healthy lifestyle can become more difficult as we become older; we might be living […]
Read more >With the Christmas festivities now over for another year, millions of people across the UK are struggling with the widely recognised, ‘winter blues’. According to The Mental Health Charity, Samaritans, Monday 18th of January is one of the most difficult days of the year, with many people feeling lonely. In order to raise spirits, Samaritans […]
Read more >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.
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