Eden Alternative

A more holistic approach to dementia care

with Chris Dunlop, Head of Nursing, and Anila Govind, Registered Nurse and Head of Nursing for the Minerva community Principle 7 of the Eden Alternative focuses on medical treatment and the service...

The human touch

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Let’s eliminate ageism

Ageism may be the last acceptable form of discrimination, says HBH Senior Living CEO Bonnie Robinson. “These days, most people know they should not discriminate or be prejudiced, but it seems...

Cuddles with Coco

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Sandy moved into the rest home at HBH Senior Living six months ago. One of the main attractions was that she could bring her dog with her. “I’d had Piechi,...

Resident Rebels

Principle 8 of the Eden Alternative is about bringing decision-making closer to the residents. Last year, residents from each of the five communities in the HBH rest home joined together...

Wise leadership essential to Eden Alternative

with Bonnie Robinson, CEO As you may know, HBH Senior Living was recently awarded the last two of the ten Eden Alternative principles, one of which is ‘wise leadership’. We asked...

Rest Home residents give back to Bellyful

Principle 4 of the Eden Alternative is about helping to overcome the three plagues of old age – boredom, loneliness and helplessness – by encouraging and creating opportunities for residents...

Furry friends – the best medicine for loneliness

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Lynne Fisher, Activities Assistant, HBH Senior Living Lynne Fisher loves her busy and varied and role as an activities assistant at HBH Senior Living. During her three years in the...