Richmond Care Home

Keeping Warm This Winter

Keeping warm and well in winter

Keeping warm in winter is even more important as we get older as cold weather and winter bugs can affect our bodies more than they used to. Winter weather can also stop...

An Unlikely Friendship!

Have you ever made an unlikely friendship?

Our residents have developed unlikely friendships over time, breaking down barriers between old and young. Richmond Care Home regularly enjoys visits from the...

Happy International Women's Day 2023

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY! The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is: Embrace Equality “Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have.” This...

Where did "Richmond" get it's name?

Some of you, those that are local may remember that Richmond hasn’t always been called “Richmond Care Home” and has had a few different names before now…

So what’s so special...

What Is Music Therapy?

WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY?

Music therapy is all about using the power of sound and music to access parts of the brain that language can’t necessarily reach. Music stimulates different parts of the...

Gadgets For The Elderly?

When you think of gadgets for elderly people, your mind might instantly assume we’re talking about emergency alarms, toilet aids, stair lifts and walking frames. 

Truth is, many older...

Top Tips When Visiting A Potential New Home.

There are lots of things to consider when making the choice to place your loved one into a residential home. We know this is a difficult and often confusing and overwhelming time for the whole family. ...

The End Of An Era.

Evening will come, however determined the late afternoon,

Limes and oaks in their last green flush, pearled in September mist.

I have conjured a lily to light these hours, a token of thanks,

Zones...

Top Tips For Choosing The perfect Home!

One of the most difficult decisions that a son or daughter will ever have to make is whether they should move their elderly parent into a care home or let them stay at home. And if the care home option...

The Benefits Of Art Therapy.

The goal of art therapy is to stimulate the body and mind alike through artistic methods. It’s most commonly used for seniors who have trauma, or illnesses such as Alzheimer’s.

Art therapy...

Paws For Healing!

Animal therapy is highly beneficial to individuals with various mental and physical health issues, seniors may find it especially valuable.

What is animal therapy?

In animal therapy,...

The importance of activities in residential care.

Why are activities important?

Nursing home activities are more than just passing the time. There are endless mental and physical benefits of activities for nursing home residents.

Improving...

Are there benefits to self-care in residential care?

What is self care?

We often don’t realise just how important self-care can be. Life gets busy schedules get full and we forget just how important we are to ourselves.

Studies show as you get...

How to get the best from your move to Richmond Care Home

It is unsurprising that many new residents feel daunted by a move to a care home.

But life in a care home can be just as fulfilling as living independently. In fact, sometimes even more so.

When someone...

A day in the life of our Richmond Care Home activities coordinator

The carers at Richmond Care Home in Recreation Road, Shirebrook have delivered exceptional service to their residents over the past year; often making personal sacrifices to ensure that residents remain...

Which questions should I ask when looking for a care home in Shirebrook?

Finding the right care option for a loved one can be a stressful experience. The subject of care is a complicated one, not to mention emotional. If you are looking for a care home in Shirebrook or Mansfield,...