We have a quarterly newsletter available. It gives snippets of news about what’s been happening at Court House, updates about our staff and events that are planned. If you would like to receive a copy by email, please let our Manager know by emailing your request to: manager@courthousecare.co.uk.
Shining a light
Just received the 'Shining a light on dementia' calendar from the lovely Gina Awad and Exeter Dementia Action Alliance. For those that don't know, Gina is the founder of the Exeter DAA, she hosts a radio show on Phonic FM 'Living well with dementia' and she works tirelessly to raise the...
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Lorna Turner | November 9th, 2018
Scary times
This year's Halloween was the definitely the best so far with some amazing costumes. Makes for a great team photo! The residents really enjoyed the day, lots of fun and laughter. There were pumpkin lanterns and other amazing decorations made by the residents with the support of our visiting...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | November 2nd, 2018
Changing fashions
Great chat with residents about how fashion changes over the decades. Bourjois blush is still going today and the 'Rosette Brune' being a product that all the women knew. The clip-on earrings added glamour; young ladies wouldn't dream of having their ears pierced. All considered far too risque....
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | October 26th, 2018
Saying ‘Thank you’
This is a lovely card from one of our families. The staff do such an amazing job and it's great that it's appreciated. Every day they help improve our residents...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | October 19th, 2018
For keen animal lovers
Thank you to Libraries Unlimited. Your bookservice to our care home means our booklovers have a regular get together over a cuppa and cake to chat about their favourite stories as well as a great chat with your volunteers. Thought you'd like to know that Betty particularly enjoyed 'We bought a...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | October 5th, 2018
Talk like a Pirate day
Arghhh me hearties! This is Court House celebrating National 'Talk like a pirate' day. The residents enjoyed pirate themed puzzles, word searches, a film screening of the Pirates of the Carribean and the staff decided to make those not dressed up for the occasion (the lily-livered lundlubbers)...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | September 21st, 2018
“We can still do our bit with the hoe”
Anne, our Activities Co-ordinator, is doing a series of history events and discussions with our residents selecting topics that are of interest to them. For some of our residents talking about the war isn't something they want to do. For others, they are keen to chat away about their stories of...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | September 17th, 2018
Did you know…
Our own mini Antiques Roadshow was a great conversation starter and when the subject was on hairdressing, much discussion followed about 'your first perm'. It certainly sounded very scary!
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | September 10th, 2018
A little bit of magic!
Every Friday, there's a little bit of magic that comes to Court House! Magic is a wonderful labradoodle Pet Therapy dog who will now be a regular visitor. Pets as Therapy is a national charity that trains owners and their dogs or cats to provide therapy services for care homes, hospices,...
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | August 31st, 2018
Reminiscence Mornings
We all love to chat about things from our past. Reminiscence mornings are a time when we can share life experiences, memories and stories. Using our memories in this way can help retain them better and recalling positive memories makes us feel happy and our mood lifts.
Continue reading > Lorna Turner | August 11th, 2018
