Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes, according to Alzheimer’s society. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but not the only one.
Read more >Here at Crouched Friars, we have been keeping our residents connected with young people during the coronavirus pandemic by joining a charity’s letter-writing scheme.
Read more >If your loved one has developed dementia, we understand that you’ll be looking for ways in which to support them. We’ve found that one way to do so is by using visual aids such as photographs to help them remember the past.
Read more >After months of virtual entertainment, we finally welcomed back Gunni from Kiddleydivey this week, to entertain our residents from a distance.
Read more >Your friendships will have been an important aspect of your life as those bonds with others meant you formed incredible memories and discovered new things.
Read more >Crouched Friar’s residents have been overjoyed to be reunited with their loved ones for the first time since the start of lockdown.
Read more >During our lives, we all, at some point, will have experienced a sense of loneliness. However, for many elderly people, it’s something that increases as they age.
Read more >We all know it’s important to show kindness to others, but sometimes, older people need it more than others, especially those who are vulnerable. That’s why kind elderly care is crucial for ensuring individuals feel comfortable and, most importantly, happy.
Read more >It’s National Gardening Week and there’s no better time to get green fingered and embrace the great outdoors with the arrival of the spring sunshine.
Read more >Here at Crouched Friars Residential Home, we know how important it is for older people to be able to enjoy different activities regularly.
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