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...
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 and we are busy decorating our care homes ready for the month ahead. We have also been baking and our Christmas...
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 2024 has been such a summer of fun and adventure at our care homes at the Ascot Priory. We've enjoyed so many activities this Summer from many outings, to making the most of our glorious grounds. Fish and chips always taste better at the beach...
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 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...