For many of us, Christmas is a time of joy, family, and celebration. But for some, especially older members of our community, the festive season can also be a stark reminder of loneliness and isolation. Recent figures show just how much this affects older people across...
Did you know that across the world, men die on average six years younger than women, for reasons that are largely preventable? This blog is all about Movember and raising awareness of things we can do to improve men's health. The Movember Foundation is the...
Backcare Awareness Week falls during October in the UK and Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the major disabling health conditions among older adults aged 60 years or above. This age group are more likely to suffer from pain related to degeneration of the...
Summer is always a special time here at Ascot Residential Homes, and this year has been no exception. Our residents have enjoyed a wide range of activities both within our care homes in Ascot and further afield. From day trips and creative pastimes to making...
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...
We’re thrilled to share that Ascot Residential Homes has been recognised as a Top Ten Small Care Provider in the UK by Lottie, as part of their inaugural 2025 Lottie Awards! Lottie is a growing directory of care homes helping families across the UK find high-quality,...
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...
We're delighted to announce that for the third consecutive year we have been named 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....
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...
One of the questions we often get asked is when is the right time to consider a care home for a loved one. We understand that it’s often a very difficult decision to make with lots of mixed emotions. For some families the decision to move...