Our Blog

Helping You Help Your Loved One

Scroll

Flyer for a coffee and cake sale at Cary Lodge supporting Dementia UK, organized by Beechcroft Care Homes.

Jun 26

Come Chat with Coffee and Cake @ Cary Lodge

We are supporting Dementia UK!

VE Day celebration scene with calendar marked May 8, 2026, British flags, people celebrating, and Union Jack decorations.

Jun 05

May 2026 across Beechcroft Care Homes

Published by: Cassie Foulkes

Throughout May there have been lots going on, enjoying the sun and celebrations throughout the homes.

Close-up of an older person wearing glasses drinking water from a clear glass.

Mar 26

Is Your Loved One Drinking Enough? A Guide to Hydration in Dementia

Published by: Evie Graham

Looking after someone with dementia often means paying close attention to everyday habits, and one of the easiest to overlook is whether they are drinking enough.

Feb 25

Our Favourite Activities We Host in Our Care Homes

Published by: Sally Downie

Across all four of our homes in Babbacombe, Beechcroft, Cary Lodge, Southbourne, and Choice, a varied and cognitively stimulating programme runs throughout the week.

Close-up of an older adult tying the laces on a black athletic shoe while kneeling on pavement, wearing tan pants and a yellow sweatshirt.

Dec 29

Safe Exercises Every Senior Can Do to Maintain Health & Wellbeing

Published by: Brock Horning

Staying active supports health and wellbeing at any age. A routine of safe exercises for seniors can help you maintain independence, lift mood, and reduce the risk of falls. You don’t need a gym membership—simple, gentle movement at home, in a care setting, or in the garden can make a meaningful difference.

Care home staff and residents dance joyfully during a musical performance as a guitarist and singer play. An elderly woman observes from a blue armchair in the cheerful room.

Dec 03

Answering Your Dementia Questions

Published by: Brock Horning

The possibility of a dementia diagnosis can open up a whole world of questions and concerns. This is for anyone who would like to know more about dementia, and what it means for those affected and their loved ones.

A joyful elderly man in a wheelchair hugs a laughing young girl as an older woman smiles behind them, indoors near a bright window.

Oct 21

The Essential Family Guide to Choosing a Care Home in Babbacombe

Published by: Brock Horning

If you’re looking at care homes in Babbacombe, we’ve created this guide to help guide you through the different things to consider with practical advice on the best options.

Woman and young girl sitting on a bed and smiling at each other

Sep 30

Our Tips On How To Explain Dementia To Your Child

Published by: Laura Robinson

Watching someone you love change because of dementia can be confusing- even for adults. But when children notice these changes in a grandparent or other loved one, it can feel scary, sad, or just plain strange. As adults, it’s our job to help them make sense of what’s happening.

A person holding old printed photos above an open box filled with euro banknotes and more photographs.

Jun 30

Why Memory Boxes are a Powerful Tool for Those with Dementia

Published by: Lizzie Heather

One of the best care tools we encourage for those living with dementia are memory boxes. Bespoke keepsakes, these brilliant memory aids can provide an invaluable link to the past and help boost comfort and confidence in a world that can otherwise feel confusing and disorientating at times.