We all know that deciding to place a loved one into a care home, can be a challenging and distressing time for a family. This is why we, at St Philips Care, take every step to ensure that we offer a friendly, homely and supportive environment for all of our residents...
Mental illness is not an inevitable part of ageing. If you are concerned about changes in the mental health of an elderly loved one, please seek professional advice. It can be hard to spot the signs of mental illness in the elderly, but the sooner we can support our...
You cannot make someone move into a care home or nursing home, it must be their decision. The only exception to this is if they do not have the mental capacity to make their own decisions. If you are in this position, please seek advice. If your elderly relative is of...
Care homes are highly regulated and monitored to ensure that the given residents care is in line with the rights of the residents. If you, or a loved one, are moving into a care home, you may be concerned about a loss of control, the ability to make decisions about...
What a wonderful 108th birthday celebration Hilda had in July when her family, friends and the staff at Roxholm Hall Care Centre, Lincolnshire decided to throw a small party and invite some special guests. Hilda May Padley (formerly Hadley) has just celebrated her...
At St Philip’s Care, when a resident moves into one of our homes, we always liaise with the relatives to try to find out as much about the individual as we can, to ensure we make their transition into a home as smooth and as comfortable as possible – and so we...
