The advent of the internet has revolutionised various aspects of our lives, and one significant change is the way people seek companionship. Online dating has become increasingly popular across all age groups, including the elderly. While the digital realm provides opportunities for seniors to connect with potential partners, it...
Fairmile Grange has been chosen by All for Love, a renowned London-based florist, to receive a selection of stunning flower arrangements to display in the Christchurch care home.
All for Love, which has previously worked with Jimmy Choo, Harpers Bazar, and many other prestigious brands, set up its charity ‘Loved...
The digital revolution continues to transform the banking world. Customers rarely need to make the trip to a local bank. You can complete most tasks remotely instead.
Online banking came first, and now mobile banking has taken the industry by storm. But is it as safe as many people assume?...
If you want to stop someone from chatting you up or engaging in conversation with you, here are some polite and effective ways to do so:
Direct Approach: Be honest and upfront about not being interested. A simple "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in chatting right now" can be...
Encore Care Homes undertook a series of acts of kindness during national Carers Week, at its homes in Bournemouth and Christchurch, to say thank you to its team for their hard work and dedication to the residents.
Encore, which manages Great Oaks in Bournemouth and Fairmile Grange in Christchurch, organised...
The colour scheme, fabric textures and even the layout of a home can vastly improve the wellbeing of vulnerable older people in Dorset, say experts from the care provider Agincare. Based on their expertise, Agincare have compiled some fascinating home improvement and interior design tips that can...
Dorset Council and key partners are working to together to make sure residents can get help to continue to live independently in their homes.
Volunteers from Age UK North South & West Dorset make calls to vulnerable people and, with consent, can refer them to the Dorset Council’s reablement services.
The council has...
“Changing career in the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives – we love feeling like we’ve helped others.”
Ellie Pflanz, 23, and Phillippa Stephenson, 34, both live in Bournemouth. They both changed careers to become carers with Good Oaks Home Care during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the one-year anniversary of...
On Saturday, April 21 Fairmile Grange welcomed families, friends and the local community to the Christchurch care home, to commemorate National Care Home Open Day and the Queen’s 92nd birthday.
The ‘Fit For A Queen’ event consisted of a variety of activities, beginning with Christchurch’s local scouts who helped residents...
St Jude’s Care of Weymouth, continue to grow from strength to strength by increasing their workforce, expanding services and investing in new equipment and vehicles. Most recently St Jude’s Care has joined forces with the Yarlington Housing Group who are a leading housing provider in the south west with...
