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We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new Adult Day Care service here at Goatacre Manor! As an addition to our existing respite and long-term residential care, this provides […]

Staying mentally sharp is just as important as physical activity for seniors’ health and wellbeing. That’s why activities that stimulate the brain are a fundamental part of the lifestyle at […]

Sitting out in the garden, BBQ’s and enjoying that great British pastime – talking about the weather.  We brits love a good moan about the weather.  However, in the care […]

We were going to write a blog relating to the Jubilee to mark this momentous occasion. However, you have, I am sure – been keeping up with this special occasion […]

I have recently had an operation on my right arm. I totally underestimated what this would mean for me. I was looking forward to a few weeks at home, watching […]

The First Care home – 936 ADThe history of care homes in Britain begins in 936, when the first-known almshouse was built in York.The story goes that King Aethelstan, at […]

My first blog to you will be around a statement I am passionate about and I hope to help dispel the myths of care. “People come into care to live”. […]

The advent of our golden years can mean many pastimes that were once previously enjoyed become more challenging as age slows us down and forces us to rethink our interests […]

When looking at a care home’s offering, its facilities and location are likely to be the most obvious aspects that enable you to judge its quality. However, while facilities are […]

When the weather is nice and the sun is shining, there’s no better place to be than outdoors. However, for those in their golden years, it’s important to remember that […]

Often, people who are diagnosed with dementia tend to see it as the end for their usual activities – worrying that they’ll have to give up on hobbies and interests […]