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The difference between a care home and a retirement village As many adults enter the later stages of their life, they often need either extra care, help and support and want to be around those in a similar situation or position to them from an age and health perspective. Our country’s ageing population is increasingContinue reading “The difference between care homes and retirement villages”

Would you like to be a winner? We’re giving away a Harvest Vegetable Hamper with the October issue of Birchwood Care. We get all our fresh fruit and vegetables from Pembury Greengrocers in Pembury, so we have partnered with our local supplier to offer you this great prize. Harvest festivals are traditionally held to celebrateContinue reading “Win a harvest vegetable hamper”

Residents at Birchwood House joined in the fun Last week we held a Mexican-themed party, complete with sombreros, ponchos and a live mariachi band for the residents and staff.   Residents and staff went ‘loco’ in true Mexican style and joined in with the fun with themed party games, food, and drinks on offer to all.   The beautiful gardens ofContinue reading “Forget a siesta as residents fiesta Mexican style”

Good eye health and the need for regular eye tests is vital, especially as you age. National Eye Health Week takes place from 20 to 26 September to remind and reinforce the need to stay eye healthy. At Birchwood House we have a local, family-run business called Eye Concern that visits our care home inContinue reading “National Eye Health Week in focus”

Better care for the elderly evident as rising number of people register for power of attorney Power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that can be used to give another person the authority to make health care decisions, financial transactions, or sign legal documents that you may not be able to do for yourself for some reason, givingContinue reading “Power of Attorney”

A quick reference guide to respite care Respite care is a short-term stay, often around one to two weeks, in a care home, such as Birchwood House, and is usually arranged to give a carer a holiday from their care-related duties.  These breaks can be planned or, in cases of emergency, unplanned or at short notice.Continue reading “Respite care for the elderly and how it supports the carer”

Keeping the residents at Birchwood House mentally and physically active is the job of Activities Co-ordinator Zoe. Zoe has been at Birchwood for four years as night care staff but recently changed roles to take up the activity post, working alongside co-ordinator Amanda. And Zoe is bubbling with ideas to keep the residents entertained andContinue reading “Meet Activities Co-ordinator Zoe”