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28 Nov 2024

Help Us Build Birdston Care Home’s Reminiscence Room

At Pacific Care, we understand the transformative power of reminiscence therapy. This approach, especially valuable for residents living with dementia, encourages reflection on past experiences, helping improve mood, reduce feelings of loneliness, and enhance cognitive function. Our commitment to fostering meaningful connections through memory-focused activities is at the heart of our person-centred care.
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9 Oct 2024

Excellent Care, Every Time: Pacific Care's Focus on Quality Improvement and Development

Pacific Care is excited to announce the next step of the 2024/2025 Quality Improvement and Development Plans (QIDPs) for each of our care homes, aimed at further enhancing the standards of care across all locations and improving how we engage with the stakeholders. With over 25 years of experience in providing exceptional care, Pacific Care supports residents in Paisley and Kirkintilloch, with each home dedicated to delivering the highest quality care through its own tailored improvement plan.
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20 Aug 2024

Mosswood Care Home Hosts Successful Strength and Balance Open Day

Mosswood Care Home recently opened its doors to showcase the successful implementation of the Strength and Balance (S&B) Programme, an initiative led by the NHS Care Home Collaborative in partnership with Paths for All, a charity dedicated to encouraging walking across Scotland. With their support, Mosswood Care Home has embraced this programme, which aims to enhance the physical well-being of residents. The open day, featuring exercise classes, equipment demonstrations, and an afternoon tea, showcased the positive impact of this collaborative effort.
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24 Jun 2024

Birdston Day Care Welcomes Cohort of Service Users from Milan Day Care Centre

Birdston Day Care has opened its doors to a group of new service users, formerly part of the Milan Day Care Centre. Sadly, the closure of Milan, a cherished facility catering to elderly individuals from ethnic minority groups, necessitated a significant transition for its members. Yet, amidst these changes, Birdston Day Care stands ready to offer support and a warm welcome to those who now call it their home-from-home.
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12 Jun 2024

Boosting Health in Elderly Care: The Importance of Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy bones, muscles, and teeth by regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the body. Elderly residents in care homes often face higher risks of vitamin D deficiency due to limited sun exposure and dietary intake. To combat this, a daily supplement of 10 micrograms (400 units) of vitamin D is recommended year-round.
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