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Last week was mental health awareness week and we celebrated across our services with healthy (and not so healthy) snacks, massages and meditations and the opportunities for our staff, residents, and visitors to sit down, unwind, and have a chat
We opened our doors in October 2014, with a focus on resident well-being and experience. On our 10th Birthday we celebrated with colour and music with a Hawaiian theme! With our philosophy of continual improvement, Fernlea has seen its fair share of developments over the past few years and now proudly features stunning landscaped gardens,… Read more »
It was Oktoberfest at Doves Nest last week We enjoyed some delicious German food and of course, it wouldnt be Oktoberfest without a bottle of beer and some leiderhosen
Every year we join in with Macmillan Coffee morning to raise some money for Macmillan. This week, we enjoyed a lovely array of homemade cakes with a steaming mug of our favourite cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate
Before winter starts to set in, we are making the most of the warmer weather at Fernlea. This weekend we enjoyed an afternoon of wine, cheese and some nibbles in the courtyard.
We alwyas try to engage with our local community with entertainment for our residents and joining in with local events. We are always delighted when someone, out of the goodness of their own heart, takes it upon themselves to pay us a visit and bring a little joy into our hearts. The lovely David from… Read more »
This weekend at Yorklea we tried out hand at clay modelling! We love trying new things and think we did rather well!
We don’t need a reason to get out and explore at Fernlea, and this week saw us head to BuxtonWe had a great time feeding the ducks , mooching through the Buxton Garden Centre and enjoying some delicious ice creams too
At Olea Care Group we are committed to ensuring that our reisdents continue to enjoy every part of their lives. Our lifestyles teams are focused on ensuring that there is always something going on for our residents to get involved with, whether this is a regular game of bingo, quiz night or a crazy event!… Read more »
This weekend it was Manchester Pride and what better way to celebrate than with Doves Nest’s very own pride party! We had Drag queens, staff performances and singalongs! It was a great day enjoyed by everyone! We cant wait for the next one
We love when people come to see us and today at Yorklea, we had some furry visitors! We had lots of fun and cuddles with ‘Jinny’ and ‘Luna’ – we cant wait for them to come back!
It’s never an easy time when you or a loved one has to first move to a care home. Many people feel that they are giving up their previous lives and will become disconnected from friends and family. If the transition to a care home isn’t handled the right way, it can be a highly emotional and sometimes traumatic experience.
At Olea Care, we prioritise providing our residents with the support and guidance they need to settle into their new homes easily and quickly.