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...
Eden Alternative
The human touch
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="2713" img_size="full" el_class="radius" css=".vc_custom_1564478943564{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="2710" img_size="full" el_class="radius" css=".vc_custom_1564478954295{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sensory stimulation a vital part of dementia care [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Human touch is essential for anyone at any age:...
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...
Ageism: is it the last acceptable form of discrimination?
“The Eden Alternative puts value on your life, no matter what age you are – and that’s a great thing. “In some cultures within Western society, we value youth,” says HBH...
Variety truly is the spice of life – at any age
As an occupational therapist at HBH Senior Living, Carol Turner is closely involved in the implementation of the Eden Alternative at HBH Senior Living. She’s seen the difference it makes...
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...