The bonds we create with animals are powerful. That's why, all over the world, healthcare professionals are encouraging what is known as 'animal-assisted therapy' in care settings. Animal-assisted therapy is a therapeutic intervention that involves animals, in order to enhance and [...]
On Saturday 15th December, a Christmas party to remember was thrown at Green Tree Court. Home Manager, Helen Rushton, said: "The party was for everyone here at Green Tree Court, residents and their families and staff and their families. We [...]
It's Christmas Jumper day! Today on 14th December, thousands of people from all over the country will wear their favourite Christmas jumpers to "make the world better with a sweater". While many of us can enjoy delicious food, presents, and time with [...]
Tony Husband has been a full-time cartoonist since 1984. His cartoons have appeared in many newspapers, magazines, books and websites, and in several TV and theatrical productions. They include Private Eye, The Times, Punch, Playboy, The Sunday Express, The [...]
Green Tree Court has won the ‘Care Home of the Year’ category at the 20th National Care Awards 2018. The awards are an annual event organised by Caring Times, to celebrate the very best people in the care sector, [...]
Groups of children local to Green Tree Court have struck up an unlikely friendship with our residents, breaking down barriers between young and old. Our residents regularly enjoy visits from students from Willowbrook School and Chestnut Nursery School. Intergenerational care [...]
New research suggests that a five-minute neck scan could be used to detect dementia around a decade prior to symptoms showing. The scan of blood vessels could become part of routine screening for people at risk of developing dementia, if [...]
Yesterday we celebrated our fourth birthday! Our staff, residents and their families were present for a lively afternoon tea dance and the kitchen team made a spectacular cake in the same of our letters. We managed to capture lots [...]
Music is a universal language. According to Alzheimer’s UK, music accesses different parts of the brain than language. Music can be used to communicate or engage with someone who has been diagnosed with dementia, even if they no longer [...]
Nurse Gemma Perrott, who won our Star Award for Clinical Excellence, took a few minutes to chat with us about her role... “I worked for a year as a nurse in a hospital but found I got a load more [...]
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