04/12/2025
Enjoying the festive period
Christmas festivities seemingly get earlier every year. Which is great if you’re looking forward to the big day – but what if you’re not?
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05/08/2025
Feel the Benefits of Fresh Air and the Outdoors This Summer
In this blog, we'll delve into the many health advantages of spending time outdoors during summer. Explore a range of gentle outdoor activities to see how you can feel the benefits.
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27/05/2025
“Meaningful connections” with care home residents inspire hundreds of schoolgirls to hold fundraising dance competition
Withington Girls' School students raised nearly £2,000 for Downing House dementia care home and Family Fund with their 'Dancing Through the Decades' competition. Read more about their fun event.
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12/05/2025
A hub for the Clitheroe community
Learn more about how Abbeyfield Lancashire Extra Care Society (ALECS) in Clitheroe transformed their care home into a thriving community hub for residents and locals alike, offering dementia-friendly care and a welcoming space for various groups.
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14/03/2025
Sleeping well in older age
Do you find sleeping well harder as you get older? Disturbed sleep can be very frustrating - try our Top 10 Tips for a better night's sleep.
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13/03/2025
Community blooms with Winnersh’s allotment project
Winnersh is developing an allotment to grow fresh produce, promoting sustainability and community engagement. Partnering with a dementia charity, the project offers therapeutic benefits and strengthens community ties. Residents are encouraged to participate, and the garden aims to supply the kitchen with homegrown vegetables and herbs.
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24/02/2025
Spring Cleaning and Decluttering: A Fresh Start When Downsizing
The decision to downsize can be incredibly freeing, but it’s also fraught with emotion and netted with nostalgia. Read our tips on how to declutter.
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20/02/2025
Hill House tackles loneliness with ‘Don’t Eat Alone’ lunch
Hill House care home in Honiton hosted a "Don't Eat Alone" lunch, providing free food, music, and company to locals who live alone. The successful event, following a similar Christmas dinner, aimed to combat loneliness and may become a regular occurrence, with the home hoping attendees will consider Hill House for future care.
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07/01/2025
Speedwell Court seeks community support to secure crucial funding for dementia lunch club
Speedwell Court, a care home in Southampton, runs a free monthly Community Lunch Club for people with dementia and their carers. The Club is reaching out for public support through the Co-op Local Community Fund to keep the service running.
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