The Concept of Identity
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and today we’re honoring it by looking at the concept of identity and what this means to people living with a Dementia. Developmental psychologist, Erik... Read more
Hatherleigh’s Gardens in Bloom
The Warmer Months at Hatherleigh Spring and Summer at Hatherleigh Nursing Home is when the outside of the home comes alive. As the warmer months reveal Hatherleigh in all its... Read more
Colston celebrates his 90th Birthday and 72 years in the Holsworthy Brass Band
William Issac, known as Colston, recently celebrated his 90th birthday at Hatherleigh Nursing Home and was joined for a performance by the Holsworthy Brass band, whom Colston was a valued... Read more
International Women’s Day: Rosemary Henderson, Hatherleigh’s Resident Engineer: The Journey from Sewing Machines to Naval Helicopters
Sunday, 8th March is International Women’s Day; a day to celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness against bias and promote gender equality. Rosemary Henderson, a member of the Hatherleigh family is... Read more
Being a Volunteer – Jim Brereton one of the last serving members of the National Service
Jim Brereton has been volunteering at Hatherleigh Nursing Home for just over 3 years now. He started volunteering when his wonderful wife Ann came to live at the Home on... Read more
The Magic of Music: Hatherleigh Nursing Home, Devon
The Power of Music in Dementia Care There is power in music. Revolutionaries have used music as a platform to convey messages of change, during periods of civil and societal... Read more
Music Therapy at Hatherleigh Nursing Home!
Hatherleigh Nursing Home have been experimenting with different types of music and creative ways to enjoy them this month. In other nursing homes, you might find everyone sat around in... Read more
Eggs, Flour and Milk with a Pinch of Hatherleigh
The community once again visited Hatherleigh Nursing Home as it celebrated Pancake Day and the start of lent. Visitors and those who live in the home had the opportunity to... Read more
Hatherleigh Nursing Home Enables Individuals to Reach their Goals
As part of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the UN has been considering how to build a more inclusive world for those with disabilities. Hatherleigh Nursing Home has been... Read more