Ideal Christmas gift suggestions for relatives and loved ones living with dementia
Choosing Christmas presents can be a stressful time, especially if you are buying for relatives, friends and loved ones who are living with dementia. However, there are lots of wonderful gifts available that will bring joy and delight to them this Christmas. Here are Brendoncare’s top ten suggestions. Digital photo frame. This you can fill […]
Brendoncare resident reunites with painting after nearly 80 years
A remarkable chain of events has led to one of our residents at Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill being reunited with a work of art she painted nearly 80 years ago. Dorothy Fray, who is now 105, moved into Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill just over a year ago, where Leeanne Broyd works as the wellbeing supervisor. Little did […]
Brendoncare’s Guide to Applying For Pension Credit
Christmas is a time of great cheer but it can also be a worrying time for older people who have limited resources. However, there is a chance you may qualify for Pension Credit even if you receive other income, have savings or own your own home. Here is Brendoncare’s guide to finding out if you […]
40 Faces of Brendoncare – Lee Wilson
International Men’s Day (19th November) recognises the contribution men and boys make to our society. One of its main aims is to promote wellbeing among men so our 40 Faces of Brendoncare today is Lee Wilson, a junior chef at Brendoncare Alton. Lee has a very powerful personal story to tell about how his job […]
Pat’s poppies perfect for Remembrance days at Brendoncare St Giles View
A Union Jack flag made of knitted poppies is taking pride of place at Brendoncare St Giles View during its Remembrance commemorations. Creator of the flag is Pat Hansford, a 97-year-old resident at the care home, but it has been very much a team effort. Pat was helped by her two daughters and members of […]
Mental Health Day – how Brendoncare’s community services are supporting the wellbeing of older people
World Mental Health Day today (10th October) is designed to raise awareness of mental health issues which can affect all of us at any time. The Mental Health Foundation, the organisation behind Mental Health Day, says: “As a society, we need to tackle inequalities and look at the social, economic, environmental and other factors affecting […]
40 Faces of Brendoncare – Doreen Antell
Our 40 Faces of Brendoncare celebrate the people who had made our organisation such a vibrant, friendly place over the past 40 years. Please meet Doreen Antell, who is one of our longest serving team members, who tells us why she loves working for Brendoncare. Pop into Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill’s Bradbury Café and you might […]
Get Online Week – What Does a Digital Champion Do?
Brendoncare is celebrating Get Online Week with a series of events and activities designed to help everyone feel safer and more confident when going online. Our volunteer Digital Champions will be on hand throughout to guide and support everybody with their digital issues. But who are they and what do they do? Meet Lorraine, one […]
40 Faces of Brendoncare – Pauline Sweetman
Our 40 Faces of Brendoncare to mark our 40th anniversary celebrates the people who make the organisation the vibrant, happy place it is. We would like to introduce you to Pauline Sweetman who tells us how she made the transition from being a volunteer to a part-time wellbeing coordinator at Brendoncare Knightwood. After a long, […]
Mayor of Gosport and local social teams join us at Community Centre Open Morning
Brendoncare welcomed community representatives to an Open Morning at Gosport Community Centre at which they learned more about our clubs and services. The Mayor of Gosport, Cllr Richard Earle headed the guests that included community representatives and social prescribers. Joining him were other community figures. They included Father Godfrey Chigumira from Holy Trinity Church, Gosport, […]
