10/08/2023
Abbeyfield Reigate celebrates 50 years of accommodation and companionship
The Abbeyfield Reigate Society marked five decades of support for their residents and older people in the local community with a celebratory anniversary lunch joined. We were delighted to welcome our residents and their families, as well as friends and volunteers of Abbeyfield House sheltered house in Somers Road.
10/08/2023
Six strategies to combat loneliness in later life
As we age, our social circles and friendship groups may shrink, as well as the experience of the loss of loved ones, which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Here are six strategies to help older people cope and find a sense of belonging and connection.
09/08/2023
Hartland House embraces AI technology to support care staff
Futuristic technology that can detect and even predict and prevent falls is being tested at one of Abbeyfield’s residential care homes in Cumbria. The technology also eliminates the risk of life-threatening ‘long lies’ where a person falls, typically during the night, and can remain on the floor for an extended period.
08/08/2023
Abbeyfield Belfast Society secures funding for garden renovation
The Abbeyfield Belfast Society (ABS) has secured Wolfson Foundation funding for the garden renovation at Bell Rotary House. This sheltered housing scheme in East Belfast, tailored for older residents, will soon transform its garden into an accessible outdoor space.
07/08/2023
Sun, sea and the Fair at Sandwood Care Home
Sandwood Care Home's summer fair brought together residents, staff, volunteers, and community friends for a delightful day with a seaside theme.
01/08/2023
Seven health and wellbeing benefits of gardening
We’re a green-thumbed nation, that’s a fact, but did you know there are actually several health and well-being benefits to gardening? Aside from the obvious enjoyment we feel when tending to a new plot, gardening can positively impact both your mental and physical health.
27/07/2023
Resident volunteering – a great way to give back
Two Abbeyfield houses – Poplar Lodge, a sheltered housing scheme in Bembridge, and Burnham Court, an independent living complex in Malmesbury – share great examples of the work of their resident volunteers.
26/07/2023
And the award goes to...
We are delighted to announce that Caren Fowler, Housekeeper at Holloway House in Quorn, has won the Housekeeper Award at the inaugural Housing with Care Awards!
20/07/2023
Sharing memories at the Halcyon House exhibition
Formby schoolchildren were welcomed into Halcyon House to visit an exhibition featuring residents’ memories and memorabilia from the 1940s and 1950s.