Brass band strikes a chord with resident Jenny
The band brought back treasured memories for Jenny whose deep-rooted connection to the Salvation Army inspired a special surprise organised by our care home.
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Our Language Café took us to Bavaria yesterday, and we certainly embraced the theme! 🥨🍺🌭
Residents enjoyed delicious pretzels, sausages and beer while soaking up the wonderful atmosphere. Pete entertained everyone with beautiful accordion melodies before switching to his guitar for some well-loved classics that soon had everyone up dancing and singing along! 🎶💃
It was a fun-filled afternoon full of music, laughter and great company. We can’t wait to see where our next Language Café takes us! ❤️ #languagecafe
1 day ago
💛✨ What a fantastic time we had celebrating at our Heart of Gold event, organised by Carebase, to recognise and thank our incredible team for the compassion, kindness and dedication they show every single day.
The afternoon was filled with wonderful country music, plenty of line dancing, delicious food and refreshing mocktails – a perfect way to celebrate the amazing people who make Alderwood such a special place. 🤠🎶🍹
A huge congratulations to our two Heart of Gold winners, Linda and Lou! 🏆💛 This recognition is so well deserved, and we are incredibly proud of everything you both do for our residents, families and colleagues.
To every member of our team – thank you for your hard work, your smiles and the care you give each day. You truly all have hearts of gold. 💛✨
#heartofgold #teamalderwood #carebase #CelebratingOurTeam #proudtocare
4 days ago
🐰☕ Our Cosy Café was full of furry friends this morning! 💕
We were delighted to welcome Elicia and her gorgeous rabbits and guinea pigs to Alderwood today. They brought so many smiles, but one tiny 4-week-old baby guinea pig completely stole our hearts! 🥹💖
Spending time with animals can have such a positive impact on wellbeing. Animal therapy encourages conversation, sparks happy memories, reduces stress and anxiety, and brings comfort through those special moments of connection. It’s always wonderful to see the joy our fluffy visitors bring to everyone.
Our Cosy Café takes place on the second Thursday of every month, and we’d love to welcome members of our local community to join us for a friendly morning of refreshments, conversation and activities. Whether you’d like to meet new people or simply enjoy a cuppa in good company, you’ll always receive a warm welcome.
We hope to see you next month! ☕🐹🐰💚
#CosyCafe #AnimalTherapy #CommunityConnections #Wellbeing #AlderwoodCareHome
4 days ago
Our residents connect with nursery children through music and play
Our care home’s partnership with a day nursery is bringing generations together through shared activities and music, creating lasting benefits for both residents and children.
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Mike returns to the pool after brain injury thanks to Alderwood
Mike Short, aged 58, loved swimming until he suffered a brain injury while having surgery when he was 22 years old. Thanks to Alderwood, Mike is ‘making a splash’ by attending weekly swimming sessions.
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Christmas Lights Spectacular at Alderwood
Join us for a magical afternoon as we light up Alderwood for Christmas!
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Hospice gives thanks to Sheila as Alderwood donates over £6K
92-year-old volunteer fundraiser Sheila, a resident at Alderwood since February, collected £300 for St Helena Hospice by asking people for donations of foreign coins left over from their holidays.
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Doris’ joy for women’s football inspires care home to sponsor her team
91-year-old Doris inspires Alderwood to sponsor Colchester United Women
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Uplifting dementia café helps to ‘lighten the burden of responsibility’
Dementia Café at Alderwood Brings Comfort, Connection and Support to Local Families
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Watching her first women’s football match is a win for 91-year-old fan Doris
91-year-old Doris Bacon saw her first women’s football match, cheering Colchester United Women to a 2-0 win.
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Care home organise 1940s party to mark veteran Mary’s 102nd birthday
Mary Simmonds served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) during the Second World War, enlisting at the age of 17 as a volunteer.
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Alderwood care worker abseils 418ft tower to raise money for hospice
Laura Birch, lifestyle coordinator at Alderwood, has completed an extreme abseil at the National Lift Tower in Northampton to raise money for St Helena Hospice in Colchester.
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Football fan Mike attends his first match following a life-altering stroke
Care home arranges for football fan Mike to attend his first match following a life-altering stroke 35 years ago
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Children learn about dementia with help from Alderwood care home residents
Residents at Alderwood Care Home are helping the Year 3 children of North Primary School to better understand dementia with help from the Archie Project.
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