The benefits of music and a good sing-song!
Music is well known to lift moods and make people feel happy and relaxed. At West Eaton we always include music into our activities, whether that be with musical...
Events at The Dementia Cafe
It was cold and crisp outside yesterday, but the atmosphere in The Dementia Cafe was, as always, warm and welcoming. The Dementia Cafe The Dementia Cafe opened in February...
How a smell can evoke a memory
The smell of freshly baked bread won (by a nose!) a poll to find Britain’s favourite smell. 2000 UK adults took part in this nationwide survey. It was closely...
Enjoying mocktails and promoting hydration
This week with the warmer weather, it has been a perfect time to get totally tropical, whilst promoting hydration. Enjoying mocktails and promoting hydration Our chef Anita set up...
Astley’s gardens and sensory garden
Astley’s gardens and sensory garden The gardens at Astley have recently been cultivated to include our sensory garden. They were originally designed to reflect the prestigious house and its...
The Dance Magic Dance project
Residents at West Eaton have thoroughly enjoyed their Dance Magic Dance sessions with Faye O’Connor from Xpress-yourself. Xpress-yourself was set up in 2013 and specialises in community dance workshops....
Jack, our therapy dog
Jack, our therapy dog Jack is a therapy dog who works with Therapy Dogs Nationwide. He is a beautiful chocolate Labrador, with a super gentle temperament. Thank you to...
The Next Steps Project at West Eaton
We are delighted to be one of four care homes, invited by The Courtyard to take part in a their Next Steps Project. The Next Steps Project The Courtyard...
Gentle exercise – working out body and mind
Our residents at The Lawns enjoy a full programme of exercise activities. These are put together by our activities coordinator Nicola Johnston. We believe regular exercise enhances quality of...
Dementia therapy using twiddlemuffs
What are twiddlemuffs? Twiddlemuffs are knitted hand muffs with all sorts of interesting bits and bobs attached. They are decorated with ribbons, buttons, zips, velcro, etc. They can even...