It’s been an exciting few weeks at Crouched Friars residential home as we have recently taken home gold in the local Colchester care home Commonwealth games! 12 of our lovely residents took part in the ‘Care HomeCommonwealth Games’ in July, delivered by FaNs (Friends and Neighbours) and Colchester Borough Council. We were amongst more than […]
Read more >Over the past two weeks, residents and staff at Crouched Friars have been busy with a variety of fun activities plus we’ve had some refurbishments done! Let’s take a look in more detail at what we’ve been up to recently. Lounge Makeover Crouched Friars’ main lounge recently had a makeover! The lounge had a coat […]
Read more >We’ve had a lovely few months at Crouched Friars care home. The summer months and longer days mean more outings, more time spent in the garden and generally higher spirits from residents and colleagues alike. We’ve got some fun things lined up over the next few months as we continue to enjoy the summer, but […]
Read more >Exercise, as we all know, along with eating your five a day, is a very important variable when maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, the older we get, the harder maintaining a healthy lifestyle becomes. However, it’s time we start prioritising our fitness as much as possible, as it has been proven to increase overall happiness […]
Read more >As the flowers have started to bloom in our garden, the air is warmer and the sun has begun to shine, we are pleased to share some of the exciting springtime activities we have been up to at Crouched Friars Residential Home. We have been organising our lovely garden, where we plant an array of […]
Read more >A residential dementia care home can be a great option for people who are living with dementia. Care homes provide a safe home environment for those living with the condition, which means that you don’t need to worry about their wellbeing whilst living independently or spending lots of time alone. Accepting that your loved one […]
Read more >With the Christmas festivities now over for another year, it is reported that millions of people across the UK are struggling with the widely recognised, ‘winter blues’. The Mental Health Charity, Samaritans, recognises Monday 18th of January as one of the most difficult days of the year, with many people feeling alone with their problems. […]
Read more >With the countdown to Christmas now truly upon us, it seemed like a good time to take a look at what’s been going on at Crouched Friars over the last few weeks. Our residential care home, based in Colchester provides nursing and dementia care and ensures that there is always lots going on to keep […]
Read more >Our residents at Crouched Friars were put through their paces recently when they got involved with some boxing lessons. We recently welcomed Chloe who runs GFitness, to the home to challenge residents with boxing training. Residents were very inquisitive and loved to practice their stamina and strength with the trainers. Paulina Eagle, home manager at […]
Read more >Crouched Friars has had a busy few months of activities, events and visits from VIPs. Halloween, Bonfire Night and a Macmillan coffee morning are just some of the things that the staff and residents at Crouched Friars Residential home in Colchester have been getting involved with. This season’s activities have provided cheer and entertainment to […]
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