Category Archives for "Miscellaneous"
04/10/2019
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Our Tough Mudder champion
So this is what Louise our Finance & HR Manager gets up to in her spare time! Some would say, “Good clean fun” … others might say “Madness”. One thing for sure, we are proud of your resilience and great achievement Louise, with your latest ‘Tough Mudder’ challenge! 👏👍
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19/08/2019
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A new job!
What great work our Graham did helping staff at supper time yesterday. 😄 He so enjoyed asking his Northfield pals what they would like to have to eat & drink. 🍰🥪☕️ We’re delighted to say he’s got the job! 👍
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17/06/2019
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Activities to help a loved one with dementia stay focused and engaged
Memory problems can have a devastating impact on a person’s confidence. Frustration, loss of motivation and anxiousness – all common symptoms of dementia- can all too quickly lead to people withdrawing from activities and social groups they previously enjoyed. Yet it is at exactly this point, when dementia symptoms take hold, that social engagement and […]
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17/05/2019
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Why music is so important in dementia care
There’s an ever growing body of evidence that music can have a powerful influence in reducing agitation, apathy and psychological distress in people living with dementia. Neurologist, Oliver Sacks explains, “Music imprints itself on the brain deeper than any other human experience. Music evokes emotion and emotion can bring with it memory.” Musical aptitude and […]
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28/04/2019
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Our new baby chicks giving us pleasure
Our baby Chicks really are a great hit with our NORTHFIELD family!
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