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More than 100,000 care home residents have been supported to keep safe, well and out of hospital thanks to technology-enabled remote monitoring delivered by health and care staff across England. This work is helping improve clinical decision making, provi
The role of a care assistant is a varied one, whether it’s lending a hand with laundry and cleaning, or simply sitting down for a chat. We sat down with Hope from Camden based Esther Randall Court, to find out a little bit more about what a normal day is
Spring has officially sprung, and with it comes a bounty of fresh spring vegetables. To help celebrate this wonderful time of the year, here are five delicious recipes that will help you get the most out of spring produce.
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If you're looking for a good book to read in 2022, look no further! We've compiled a list of 8 must-read books that are perfect for over 60s. From fiction to nonfiction, there is something for everyone on this list. So, whether you're looking to learn som
Are you feeling anxious? Well, you’re certainly not alone. Many people struggle with feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression, but there are ways to lift your mood that doesn’t involve medication.
Did you know that gardening and planting flowers can have remarkable benefits for your mental and physical health? It's true! Gardening is a powerful way to reduce stress and anxiety, and it can also help improve your mood. In this blog post, we will reve
Inactivity can become a real problem, post-retirement. It simply isn’t good for our health – physical, mental or emotional – to slow down too much and stop exercising. And if you’ve never really been into sport or outdoor activities, it’s really easy to d
It’s that time of year again… Because our 6 tasty autumn recipes list went down so well with readers and residents, we’ve assembled a feast of four of our favourite festive desserts. Shortlisting these treats was harder than sticking to new year resolutio
Here, we take a look at some of the latest labour-saving gadgets on the market. You’ll find something for every budget. You could claw back some leisure time and give your joints a well-earned break. Or you could view your cleaning jobs as invaluable exer
August felt like autumn and the warm days we’ve enjoyed the September are certainly giving way to cool nights. Which made us think of cosy evenings wrapped in layers and tucking into hearty, warming food. We thought we’d round up some tasty autumnal recip
With the Olympics in full swing, it’s hard not to be inspired by the athletes at the top of their game, including 66-year-old Australian Mary Hanna, who has just competed in her sixth Olympic Games and is this year’s oldest athlete.
Lorenco House customers had a very special visit from Peter Baker, Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of the Queen’s Representative in Haringey and Tony Stevens from Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
LM and her husband moved into her two-bedroom apartment at One Housing’s Rosebank Park scheme in Harwich, Essex, in September 2016. We caught up with her on a less than summery day in June to see if life at Rosebank Park is just as happy 5 years on.
After the events of 2020 and 2021 so far, anyone could be forgiven for feeling out of sorts and lethargic. Perhaps you’re on edge about restrictions easing. Perhaps things aren’t normal enough for you by far. Throw in a wet, windy, grey May and the ongoin
Beaumont House stands less than half a mile from the beach in Walton-on-the-Naze and is home to more than 40 local people with a wide variety of care needs. We caught up with Stevie Hall, one of our Shift Leader carers, to find out about life before, duri
We spoke with Terry Tunesi, Operations Manager at Renovo, to discuss the changes Covid-19 brought for our cleaning and maintenance teams.
Since soon after the outbreak of COVID-19, Rosebank Park resident Flo has been defying small-kitchen logistics by providing hundreds of pies to the people of Harwich who are most in need
Formerly a social worker and owner of a children’s home, CK moved into her rented one-bedroom apartment on the last day of September 2020.We chatted with her one bright, sunny morning in late November to find out how she’s settling in.
All the information you need to know on what funding one can get for assisted living.