A Day in the Life of a Birchwood House Resident At Birchwood House, we’re passionate about providing quality, one-to-one care for each and every resident. We put their comfort and independence first, meaning a typical ‘Day in the Life’ varies depending on each resident’s needs and wishes. However, we understand the importance of a routine,Continue reading “A Day in the Life of a Birchwood House Resident “
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The Importance of Inclusion at Birchwood House
The Importance of Inclusion at Birchwood House At Birchwood House, we believe that creating an inclusive environment is the foundation of providing exceptional care to our residents. Inclusion fosters a sense of belonging, dignity, and well-being for everyone, regardless of their background, abilities, or personal preferences. In this blog, we’ll explore the key aspects ofContinue reading “The Importance of Inclusion at Birchwood House”
The value of maintaining intergenerational relationships
The value of maintaining intergenerational relationships In today’s climate, there is a divide between the different generations, meaning younger generations often fail to understand older people, and vice versa. For the elderly, this divide can be particularly isolating – whilst the younger generation has lots of peers and family, older individuals have smaller social circles. Continue reading “The value of maintaining intergenerational relationships”
5 gift ideas for your loved ones in a care home
5 gift ideas for your loved ones in a care home Finding the perfect Christmas gift can be hard and so today we wanted to share some ideas for what you might like to gift your elderly loved ones this year. Art supplies or craft kits Many care homes, including us here at BirchwoodContinue reading “5 gift ideas for your loved ones in a care home “
3 reasons to consider respite care this Christmas
3 reasons to consider respite care this Christmas Respite care can be a nice way to help ensure everyone in your family is able to relax and enjoy the festive season. After all, we know that while caring for loved ones is very rewarding, it can also be challenging at times and incredibly demanding. Sometimes it can evenContinue reading “3 reasons to consider respite care this Christmas”
Celebrating the healing powers of animals
Celebrating the healing powers of animals Enchanted forest event You might already know that here at Birchwood House we host a number of exciting events and activities for our residents to enjoy. Our most recent event, themed around the enchanted forest, was really successful. The residents enjoyed the beautiful autumnal scenery and wildlife. To addContinue reading “Celebrating the healing powers of animals”
Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia – what’s the difference and how can you help?
Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia – what’s the difference and how can you help? Nearly 50 million people are living with dementia worldwide, according to Alzheimers.org. World Alzheimer’s Month aims to spread awareness and bring people together to tackle this challenge. Globally there is thought to be poor understanding and stigma surrounding the disease. For example,Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia – what’s the difference and how can you help? “
