Self-Injury Awareness Day, also known as SIAD, is an annual event held on 1st March to raise awareness about self-injury and reduce the stigma surrounding this behaviour. The day provides a platform for people affected by self-injury and their supporters to come together and share their stories, experiences, and coping strategies.
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The benefits of Yoga for those in later life
No matter our age, movement is an incredibly important part of staying happy and healthy.
Yoga is a wonderful way for us to incorporate movement and exercise into our lives, especially those of us who are in later life, as it’s a gentle form of movement with ample physical and mental health benefits.
If you or a loved one are considering getting some more movement in your life, here are some reasons to consider yoga.
Overcoming the post-Christmas blues
The post-Christmas blues can be a difficult time for many people, including the elderly. After the intensity of feeling and business of the holiday season, it can be hard to re-adjust to our everyday routines. If you’re struggling with the post-Christmas blues, here are some tips for overcoming them
A Winter Warming Toolkit for the Elderly
A Winter Warming Toolkit for the Elderly Winter is a wonderful time of year filled with festive celebrations and time with family. But it’s also very cold! It’s important that those people older in age stay well during the chilly season and so today we’re sharing a list of things that can be done toContinue reading “A Winter Warming Toolkit for the Elderly”
A Covid-19 Policy reminder this winter
As we head into the winter season and the UK sees an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases, we wanted to take the time to remind you of our Covid-19 policies and assure you of the safety of your loved ones that we care for.
At Birchwood Care Services, we’re doing everything we can to minimise the risk of infection and keep our clients and staff safe and well. As we receive guidance from Public Health England, aimed specifically at Covid-19 infection prevention, we implement the procedures immediately.
Autumn Activities for the Elderly
Autumn Activities for the Elderly We love autumn at Birchwood Care Services but we know that for many, the weather change can mean their mood takes a bit of a turn. As the autumn season approaches, a good way to help counter the mood dampeners of darker nights and shorter days can be to embraceContinue reading “Autumn Activities for the Elderly”
Information on Alzheimer’s Disease
Information on Alzheimer’s Disease This month is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In honour of this, we wanted to share some information regarding Alzheimer’s Disease with you today. It’s incredibly important to be aware of the symptoms and support available to ensure the best possible outcome should Alzheimer’s Disease impact you or someone you love. The symptomsContinue reading “Information on Alzheimer’s Disease”
Five reasons to consider a career in care
If you’re hardworking, warm and caring, you’d likely be a fantastic carer. A career in care is incredibly rewarding for a number of reasons and today we want to explore some of those reasons with you. Here are our top five reasons you should consider a career in care.
Good Care Month
Good Care Month 2022 runs from the 1st of July to the 31st of July. With an ageing population, there is an increasing requirement to recruit and retain staff in the adult social care sector.
Helping to combat loneliness
Helping to combat loneliness Unfortunately, 50% of individuals aged over 60 are at risk of social isolation and one-third will experience some degree of loneliness later in life. At Birchwood Care Services, we know how incredibly important it is to do our part to combat this. 13th – 17th June 2022 is Loneliness Awareness Week.Continue reading “Helping to combat loneliness”
