Sunshine and Serenity: Exploring the Endless Benefits of the Great Outdoors at Birchwood House

Sunshine and Serenity: Exploring the Endless Benefits of the Great Outdoors at Birchwood House With National Walking Month in full swing and May also seeing National Garden Day, it seems a fitting time to draw focus to the myriad benefits brought by the great outdoors at both Birchwood House and beyond.   It was Hans ChristianContinue reading “Sunshine and Serenity: Exploring the Endless Benefits of the Great Outdoors at Birchwood House”

Chicken à la King

Chicken à la King John’s Chicken à la King is rich, creamy, and tender. His one pot recipe is both delicious and nutritious, offering a hearty meal based on the full proof formula of meat, veggies, stock, and a cream sauce. Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 12 baby chestnut mushrooms – sliced in half (you can swap for button mushrooms,Continue reading “Chicken à la King”

The key to a Happier, Healthier Life in Care Homes? It’s all in the Smile

The key to a Happier, Healthier Life in Care Homes? It’s all in the Smile Why does smiling actually matter, and what do teeth have to do with it?  Beyond the obvious ties to hygiene, oral wellbeing plays a vital role in holistic health and happiness. Birchwood couldn’t agree more – because smiling does matter.Continue reading “The key to a Happier, Healthier Life in Care Homes? It’s all in the Smile”

Mediterranean Chicken

Mediterranean Chicken With slightly brighter days upon us, Elia has slowly begun incorporating more healthy Mediterranean meals into our resident’s diets. This month, Elia shares his recipe for Mediterranean Chicken, fresh and light, but still bursting with flavour. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 8 chickenContinue reading “Mediterranean Chicken”

Raising Awareness of Race Against Dementia Day 2023

Raising Awareness of Race Against Dementia Day 2023  Race Against Dementia is a global charity that was founded in 2016 by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE. This year Race Against Dementia Day falls on January 21st. The organisation aims to raise awareness and funds for research and development in the search for a cure or treatmentContinue reading “Raising Awareness of Race Against Dementia Day 2023”

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”

Gammon served with baked beans, mashed potato and pineapple puree

Gammon served with baked beans, mashed potato and pineapple puree This month, Elia shares his recipe for this delicious dish of gammon, served fresh with baked beans, fluffy mashed potato and sweet pineapple puree. Keep reading to find out how Elia prepares this dish. Ingredients Gammon joint small/medium 5 medium-sized fresh white potato 400g pineappleContinue reading “Gammon served with baked beans, mashed potato and pineapple puree”

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? “

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