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...
Did you know that 16th May - 22nd 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; impacting 1 in 6 people...
As so many song lyrics tell us, Christmas should be “the most wonderful time of the year”. For many people this is true, but this month we’d like to give some thought to those who might not enjoy this time of year, especially the elderly. The...
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...