Archive for May 2018
Pet therapy with Harvey the dog
Harvey visited The Mountains for a session of pet therapy! Margaret loves to play fetch with him.
Read MoreBirthday 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…
Read MoreBuilding 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…
Read MoreTropical 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.
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreIs it a donkey? Is it a reindeer? No; it’s an alpaca…!
Applewood residents were visited by a very special kind of animal friend!
Read MoreCinema day
Andrew, Nicola, Gav, Bob and Nathan had a cinema day.. here at The Lodge! They enjoyed treats and many, many films.
Read MoreWalking 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.
Read MoreSensory 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…
Read MoreSaturday entertainment
Volunteers Beth and Sam came to help entertain the masses one Saturday afternoon at Applewood.
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