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National Gardening Week
National Gardening Week and Mental Health After a year in lockdown, many of us have come to rely on our gardens and green spaces for more than just physical well-being....
Why are activities so important for those with Dementia and Complex Care Needs?
Why are activities so important for those with Dementia and Complex Care needs? Activities can slow decline Activities are essential for us all; the past 12 months have...
Our Occupational Therapists
Our Occupational Therapists Our Occupational Therapists work closely with our Care and Activity teams to deliver meaningful and stimulating activities for our ladies...
Choosing a Care Home – Top 5 things to Consider
1. Does the Care Home offer the right kind of care? People often look at the images on websites of care homes or talk to friends about the care homes their loved ones...
What can I eat to help me sleep?
Regular Sleep, Healthy Future As part of our World Sleep Day celebrations, we feel it is important to look at the part nutrition plays in our sleep patterns. Our...
Book Club
By Trina Dungavel I wanted to tell you a little bit about our book club at Burton court and the woman who runs it. Tracey Rogers is a senior carer and has worked here...
The Power of Music
The Next Generation of Dementia Carers Weapon of Choice perhaps? The power of music is undeniable, from the first notes we hear as children music stirs emotions in all...
What is Early-Onset Dementia?
What is Early-onset dementia? About early-onset dementia Early-onset dementia is defined as dementia diagnosed in those under the age of 65. It is also referred to as...
Lockdown fatigue?
Are you finding this Lockdown harder to deal with? Is it a struggle to stay positive? Or are you just fed up with all the restrictions and just want to get on with your...