by LittleCroft | Jul 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dementia itself is not a disease, but rather a more general term for cognitive impairment which can become more common as people get older. Dementia ranges from being completely symptomless but having minor changes in brain function, to being debilitating and...
by LittleCroft | Jun 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
The CQC, or Care Quality Commission, is a regulatory body who monitors the quality of care homes in England. The CQC ensures that care organisations are providing an acceptable quality of care. Just like all other care providers, Little Croft is registered to the CQC...
by LittleCroft | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Getting enough sleep is important at every age; it allows the body and mind to recharge and can leave you feeling alert and healthy. Getting enough quality sleep is especially important for seniors, as it can help limit many physical and cognitive issues that may...
by LittleCroft | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Palliative care is a type of care for those with life-threatening illnesses. The main aim of it is to provide comfort and increased quality of life by relieving pain and stress which are likely to come with a serious illness and its ongoing medical treatments....
by LittleCroft | Mar 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
The residents’ loved having their hair done today. So many smiley faces, all happy to look like film stars...
by LittleCroft | Mar 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
We did more flower arranging today. Our florists for the day were Pamela, Iris Joyce, Marion and Minerva. Each of them created some beautiful works of art. As always, we were singing away while we worked. The wheelbarrows were placed in the dining room and the others...
