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24 Jun 2024

Birdston Day Care Welcomes Cohort of Service Users from Milan Day Care Centre

Birdston Day Care has opened its doors to a group of new service users, formerly part of the Milan Day Care Centre. Sadly, the closure of Milan, a cherished facility catering to elderly individuals from ethnic minority groups, necessitated a significant transition for its members. Yet, amidst these changes, Birdston Day Care stands ready to offer support and a warm welcome to those who now call it their home-from-home.
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12 Jun 2024

Boosting Health in Elderly Care: The Importance of Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy bones, muscles, and teeth by regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the body. Elderly residents in care homes often face higher risks of vitamin D deficiency due to limited sun exposure and dietary intake. To combat this, a daily supplement of 10 micrograms (400 units) of vitamin D is recommended year-round.
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30 May 2024

Implementing the Safe Staffing Act: What It Means for Our Care Services

As of April 1, 2024, the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 has been in effect, ushering in crucial changes to ensure safe and effective staffing within the healthcare sector. This ground-breaking legislation sets out critical requirements for safe staffing across all health and care services in Scotland, marking a significant milestone in ensuring high-quality care for all service users.
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15 May 2024

Enhancing Lives with Reminiscence Therapy at Pacific Care

At Pacific Care, we prioritise reminiscence therapy, especially for residents with dementia. This approach improves mood, reduces loneliness, and enhances cognitive function by encouraging reflection on past experiences.
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23 Apr 2024

Mosswood Partners with Nordoff and Robbins for Music Therapy Programme

Mosswood Care Home is proud to announce its collaboration with Nordoff and Robbins, a leading charity in music therapy. Following a successful pilot programme last year, Mosswood has committed to funding a 12-month music therapy programme with Nordoff and Robbins, starting in June.
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