Did you know that June is “Looking after your grandparents month?” We thought we’d share some tips on things you can do to show your grandparents you care! 1.Offer your help Quite often the older generation are very proud and don’t like to ask for help. You...
Did you know that 15th May - 21st May marks Dementia Action Week? In this blog, we're sharing some tips on how to speak to somebody with dementia. Dementia results in a decline in memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking skills. A report in 2019 showed...
We are delighted that we have been recognised as a "Top 20 Small Care Home Group in the UK" by carehome.co.uk, the leading UK Care Home review website, placing us as one of the top care homes in the country. The annual Care Home Awards run...
As Easter is just around the corner, we thought we’d share some Easter activities, especially with the elderly in mind. Here at the Priory we are looking forward to families visiting us over the Easter holidays and we have a number of Easter activities planned for...
February is traditionally the month of love, with many people celebrating Valentine’s Day on the 14th. But did you know that the 17th February is Random Acts of Kindness Day? We believe love and kindness should be celebrated whatever your age, so we’re sharing some...
January can be a difficult month for many, especially the elderly. The build up and excitement of Christmas is over and it has been proven that many people feel the January Blues, with the most depressing day of the year named as Blue Monday, on...
We can't believe that December has arrived so quickly. Here at The Priory we have a fun and festive December to look forward to, kicking off with a visit to the Marist School in Ascot to watch the nursery perform their Nativity play. The following...
Three-quarters of over 65’s in the UK (9.4 million people) are worried about the rising cost of living, according to research for Age UK this year. Over half of those surveyed said they’ll have to heat their home less, with a quarter saying they’ll have...
We understand that moving a loved one into a care home can be an emotional and difficult time for all involved. We’d like to share some ideas to make the settling in process easier. Ideally agree the care home with your loved one before they move...
The Great British Summer is here and we’ve already seen some glorious weather. It’s more important than ever to stay hydrated. We're quick to water our plants in the summer months, but what about ourselves? Keeping fluids up is essential at this time of year...