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What is Dementia?
2 weeks ago
Dementia, according to the NHS, is a ‘syndrome’ associated with the decline of brain functioning through progressive conditions. It works by damaging brain cells in so messages cannot be sent to and from the brain efficiently, preventing normal body function. Alzheimer’s Society states that roughly 850,000 people in the UK have dementia; 1 [...]
The Luxury Care Home Guide 2020
4 weeks ago
The Luxury Care Home Guide UK by Knight Frank, for 2020 has very recently been released and they have listed the car omes and care villages that their panel of judges believe to be ‘luxury’, based on the categories ‘design and luxury’. The guide has been stated by Julian Evans, the Head of Healthcare [...]
Provider announced for new care home in Shirley
11 months ago
PrimeLife has been announced as the new provider to run Solihull Council’s new dementia care home, due to open in Shirley this autumn. The 60-bed modern, purpose built care home, is under construction on land just off Tanworth Lane adjacent to a medical centre. It will meet the needs of the increasing number of older people in the borough, [...]
Kirklees Dignity Day
12 months ago
To celebrate dignity action day, Kirklees care home hosted a coffee afternoon with dancing.
Audrey's Coffee at The Mount
12 months ago
Audrey Hinch hosted a coffee afternoon at The Mount care home. This was something she wanted to organise as part of her 2019 goals.
The Mount Celebrates Dignity in Action Day
12 months ago
February 1st is National Dignity in Action Day where dignity and respect for all is celebrated. Residents and staff at The Mount have created a dignity tree with each stem of the tree quoting clients views about the service they receive. It is lovely to hear what our residents are saying about what they value about Prime Life and [...]
Wellholme Burns Night
12 months ago
On the 25th January, Wellholme road celebrated Burns Night – a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns. Wellholme’s celebration included a poem written by one of the residents, pictured below.
Making Kites at The Hollies
1 year ago
Residents at The Hollies made their own kites for International Kite Day. One resident showed the others how to make their kites even better. Unfortunately, the wind was not on our side, but all the residents had fun and some even said that the activities brought back childhood memories. The kites were then hung in the trees to show [...]