Fibre – Are You Getting Enough?
Good health stems from good dietary habits. Read how fibre can benefit your health in many ways. Most of us need to eat more fibre in our diets. Eating plenty of fibre is associated with lower risks of serious conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type II diabetes and bowel cancer 1. But what about the […]
The Facts About Making a Will
Making a will is the only way to make sure your money, property, possessions and investments (known as your estate) go to the people and causes you care about. Statistics vary, but recent research suggests that over 60% of people in the UK lack an up to date will. Here, we look at some of […]
Respite Care at Brendoncare
Estimates suggest around 10 million people provide unpaid care to a relative or friend. Respite care that Brendoncare’s homes offer could be the answer for a much-needed break. Recent Carers UK research in 2022 estimates the number of unpaid carers could be as high as 10.6 million. That is around 9% of the UK population. […]
Five ways to make eating easier for older people
Today is #WorldFoodDay so we are looking at ways to make eating easier for older people. In this blog, we share our top tips for making eating easy and enjoyable! Making sure you get the right nutrition in your diet is important at any age. But for older people, it can be vital to maintaining a […]
Paying for Care
Paying for care is a significant financial commitment, especially as everyone’s personal circumstances are different. To help you navigate your way through care funding, here is an outline of some of the key aspects. Most residents fund their own care, referred to as self-funding. The funds come from a combination of public and private sources […]
How to plan a dementia-friendly day out
Organising a dementia-friendly day out doesn’t have to be overwhelming! We’ve put together some of our top tips to make it completely achievable. Caring for someone with dementia is complex and even daily tasks may need more forethought and planning. But it is still possible to enjoy a dementia-friendly day out with your loved one. We’ve […]
The unseen elements of care home activities
Care home activities have a vital role to play in the health and wellbeing of residents’ lives at Brendoncare. Our wellbeing team caters for everyone, organising an active calendar of social, lifestyle and physical events to suit all ages and abilities. Rebecca Spicer, Brendoncare’s Wellbeing Manager, reflects on care home activities on offer. “There aren’t […]
Celebrating May’s miracle for International Women’s Day
Wednesday 8th March was International Women’s Day. To celebrate, we asked residents in our care homes and extra care accommodation to tell us what invention or innovation changed their lives. For 105-year-old May Morris who lives at Brendoncare Knightwood Mews in Chandlers Ford, the heart pacemaker which she received the day before her 90th birthday […]
The joys of animal visits to care homes
At Brendoncare, we love to welcome a variety of furry and feathered friends into our homes. In this blog, we discuss the benefits of animal visits and share some cute photos of recent visitors! Animals are friends to people of all ages. Dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, even ducklings – they can all give companionship, support and help […]
The impact of volunteers on Brendoncare clubs and care homes
Volunteers are essential to our work at Brendoncare. We could not achieve what we do without them. They make such a difference, putting smiles on the faces of members and care home residents every day. Brendoncare’s volunteers are some of our most valued frontline workers. They enable us to combat loneliness directly. They also help […]
