Our care team and residents have been remembering and honouring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II over the past couple of weeks. Many of our residents were deeply upset on hearing the news and so we have been supporting them through this difficult time. For many at Crouched Friars, the Queen has been a stable and […]
Read more >We recently hosted our inaugural summer fete at our care home in Colcheter, Crouched Friars. It was a huge success which you will know if you’ve been following us on Facebook! After a few of years of not being able to invite guests into the home, this event was so important to everyone at the […]
Read more >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 […]
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