What We Can Learn From the Elderly
At Melrose Care Home, we understand that each and every single one of our residents are unique. That is why we always take the time to get to know them on an individual level. We love to hear the stories from their past, get to grips with their hobbies and interests, and build real friendships […]
Meet Our Resident John and Hear His Story
We always enjoy chatting to our residents, and often discover they have remarkable stories to tell about their younger lives. John Taylor is 96 and as a young man he fought with the Royal Artillery during the Second World War. Here, John shares memories of his adventures abroad and his later life in Worthing. John’s […]
Doris and her Trip on Concorde
When we welcome new residents to Melrose Care, we always encourage them to furnish their private rooms with photographs and mementoes from home. This helps to create a familiar environment, making it easier to settle in during a time of transition. Chatting about photos and past memories also helps us to get to know the […]
Benefits of Balance Exercises for the Elderly
While the benefits of exercises for all ages is pretty well documented, balance exercises don’t often get their due. This is particularly true in the case of balance exercises for the elderly. These are known to have a hugely positive impact on an individual’s health and happiness, with plenty of fantastic elderly exercises for balance […]
Overcoming Loneliness With At Home Care
Having to admit you need some form of care can be a very difficult time for the elderly, especially if it means leaving the comfort of your own home. In many circumstances though, this doesn’t have to be the case. Depending on the level of care required, you may be able to take advantage of a ‘Domiciliary Care’ […]
How You Can Help the Elderly At Christmas
There are two different ways you can help alleviate loneliness in the elderly this Christmas. One is through the actions you can take in your personal life for someone you know: the other is by supporting elderly charities. Loneliness can strike at any time, leaving devastating consequences on a person’s health and happiness. And no […]
Falls In Elderly Age: Why It Happens And How To Help?
While we all know that elderly falls are an all too common occurrence, the actual reasons why they happen often elude us. There are, in fact, logical reasons as to why we’re more susceptible to falling as we move into our later years. This is good news. If we can find reasons as to why […]
4 Alternatives to Nursing Home Care
It can often be difficult to make the decision to move into a nursing care home. However, sometimes changes that come with age result in independent living no longer being a viable option. These can include everything from reduced mobility or health, which makes daily tasks harder to complete, to the rising cost of living. […]
Moving to a Care Home in a Different Area
When it comes to moving care home different areas can have different benefits. You may wish to be closer to your loved ones or relocate to a destination that you’ve always dreamed of calling your home. However – as is always the case when you move house – there are a number of important considerations […]
How to Care for the Elderly?
Providing care is something that’s unique to both the individual carer and the person that they are caring for. Everybody’s situation is different but most importantly, everyone is unique in themselves. This means that there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach to those in need of care. That’s why we tailor all of our services […]