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 […]
Read more >Guy Fawkes, bonfires and fireworks. It’s the time of year many of us enjoy and naturally want to spend with all of our loved ones. At Crouched Friars we understand how important this is, especially during special times of the year, such as Bonfire Night. So we’ve put together a few tips on how to […]
Read more >Close friendship with others in your older years can significantly benefit your overall health. As we grow older and enter retirement, many of us will have more time to spare that our families can’t always fill. As such, feelings of loneliness may begin to develop. At Crouched Friars Residential Home, we support a close-knit community […]
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