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Turning 100 is THE biggest milestone birthday
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Happy 100th birthday! This is when you say to the world, “I’ve done my part,” and the fun begins. You deserve only the best. Austin Rose Care Home Manager, staff,…

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CQC calls for overhaul of health and social care funding, commissioning and regulation
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The CQC has called for an overhaul of health and social care funding, commissioning and regulation. The Beyond Barriers report follows the completion of 20 local authority area reviews exploring how older…

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10 Summer Safety Tips For The Elderly
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Generally speaking, when we think of dangers related to elderly people and the weather, we most often associate that with winter and cold snaps. And while winter absolutely poses a…

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MACC CARE – Meadow Rose Care Home Involved with the local Theatre Company
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Meadow Rose Care Home have been working with the local theatre company Women and Theatre on their new performance ‘Women of Longbridge’. Our residents/staff and visitors have contributed stories and…

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Just one hour a week of social interaction helps dementia patients
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Chatting to care-home residents about their interests boosts their quality of life, according to trial. Just one hour a week of social interaction can improve the quality of life for…

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National Care Home Open Day
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In years gone past, National Care Home Open Day has been a fantastic opportunity for local people to come and get to know the Macc Care Homes in person – not…

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Winter Wellness – Staying healthy during the Winter
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Welcome to our Winter Wellness article series – dedicated to offering our best advice for older people, on staying well over the Winter. Please note that these articles are for…

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Winter Wellness – Financial aid with your energy bills.
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Welcome to our Winter Wellness article series – dedicated to offering our best advice for older people, on staying well during the colder months. Please note that these articles are…

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Winter Wellness: Maintaining the warmth of your home
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Welcome to our new, Winter Wellness article series – dedicated to offering our best advice for older people, on staying well over the Winter. Please note that these articles are…

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Winter Wellness: Keeping yourself warm
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Welcome to our new, Winter Wellness article series – dedicated to offering our best advice for older people, on staying well over the winter. Please note that these articles are…

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What are Sensory Gardens, and why are they so important to older people?
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It’s no coincidence that many of Macc Care’s homes are fortunate enough to have Sensory Gardens within their grounds. Gardens are enjoyed unanimously regardless of age, gender or background. But…

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What is the NHS-funded Registered Nursing Care Contribution (Funded Nursing Care)?
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This is the next in our Care Home Fees article series. Over the next few weeks we’ll be publishing information explaining the sometimes complicated matter of care home fees. This…

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What is a top-up?
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This is the next in our ‘Care Home Fees’ article series, where we will be helping you to understand the (sometimes complicated) matter of care home fees. This week we…

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How do residents pay for their stay?
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Welcome to the Macc Care ‘Care Home Fees’ series, where we will be producing articles, offering a series of advice on funding your care. We’ll be publishing new articles on…

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Which kind of care is right for me?
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We understand that when first entering the world of care, it’s easy to be daunted by the amount of new terminology which is used. When considering care for either yourself…

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How do I know when a Care Home is the right decision?
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After nearly a decade and a half of working with families and residents, we know better than anyone that the move into a care home often isn’t an easy one.…

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