Getting connected the Brendoncare way!
In this fast-paced online world, we at Brendoncare are committed to ensuring everyone is confident using the latest technology to keep us in touch and help us stay safe online. One of the community support services Brendoncare offers is Digital Connections. This supports our members when they start using the internet on their laptops, smartphones […]
Brendoncare Stildon takes resident on trip down Memory Lane to London
When Edward “Ted” Potter told staff at Brendoncare Stildon care home in East Grinstead about his biggest wish, they decided to help him make it come true. Ted (87), a resident at Brendoncare Stildon, has been a member of the YMCA Club in London for more than 20 years. So the Stildon team arranged for […]
Addressing men’s health issues
This week (12th – 16th June) is Men’s Health Week, the same week as Loneliness Awareness Week. At Brendoncare, we acknowledge there is still a continuing stigma among men discussing their mental health with friends and family. According to the Mental Health Foundation, around one in eight men experience anxiety, stress and depression. As a […]
Ten tips to help combat loneliness
According to the Campaign to End Loneliness, it is predicted that the number of older people experiencing loneliness will increase by two million by 2025/26. However, we at Brendoncare are committed to preventing loneliness among older people. To mark Loneliness Awareness Week (12th-16th June), Sara Nicholls, Brendoncare’s Community Support Service Manager, gives her top ten […]
The joys of singing and music for those living with dementia
Music is a very powerful tool. It has the power to influence our moods, bring back memories, even inspire us to sing along and dance. At Brendoncare, we recognise the importance of music in dementia care within our care homes and at our community clubs. Music has a unique ability to connect people, bringing about […]
Farmyard fun at Brendoncare Alton
There was plenty of animal magic at Brendoncare Alton when Mill Cottage Farm Experience based in Holybourne brought some furry and feathered friends to visit residents and staff. Dudley and Dusty the donkeys proved a real talking point especially when they came inside the care home to visit the residents. A kid goat, rabbits, guinea […]
Brendoncare launches new community clubs in Winchester
Brendoncare has launched three new community clubs in Winchester with even more planned for the future. At Winnall Community Centre, Brendoncare has started a Saturday morning Kurling Club, which runs between 10am and 11.30am. Kurling is a fun indoors game in which people of all abilities – both seated and standing – can participate. A […]
Benefits of exercise in older age
Getting active is not just about adding years to your life, it’s about adding life to your years. A recent Swedish study found that physical activity is the number one contributor to longevity, adding extra years to your life – even if you don’t start exercising until your senior years. But getting active is not […]
What to eat for good bone health
How to get the best from your diet to help ward off osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them more fragile and likely to break. There are approximately half a million hospital visits for fractures from falls each year and women past the menopause are particularly at risk. So what can we […]
Helpful Tips When Working With People With Dementia
This month we wanted to share a list of helpful tips for those working with and caring for people with dementia. This month we wanted to share a list of helpful tips for those working with and caring for people with dementia. 1. Get to know the person Know their likes and dislikes Gather life history Have […]
