Birthday treats

Applewood are attempting something new this year, in order to jazz up our residents’ birthdays! Laura has decided to let the resident decide what they want to.. wherever this be bowling or going for a boat trip, the choice is endless! Take a look below to find out what has happened so far…

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Building works

The new conservatory that is currently being built at Castleford House is making good progress! The brick work has been completed, and we are now onto the next stage which is the building of the frames. Soon after this stage, the glass will be put into the frames! We would like to say a huge…

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Tropical fish and birds

Iris, a resident at The Orchard, enjoyed a day out at a garden nursery,  there were the delights of tropical fish and birds to take in! Iris had a brilliant time.

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The history of The Mountains Care Home

Written by Marie So many people over the years have asked me about the history of The Mountains nursing home and after working 10 years in the care home, I have picked up little details here and there. I thought it would be interesting for our staff members and visitors to get a little background…

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Cinema day

Andrew, Nicola, Gav, Bob and Nathan had a cinema day.. here at The Lodge! They enjoyed treats and many, many films.

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Walking into spring

Linzi and Atiq from The Orchard, went for a long walk before stopping off for a bite to eat at Wetherspoons in Ross.

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Sensory movement group

Here at The Mountains, we have started a regular weekly activity in the Garden Room. The session, led by Louise Money, a trained Dance and Movement Therapist, and supported by the staff members, is especially for the residents living with the advanced stages of dementia. The Garden Room is kept calm and quiet, allowing the…

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