Crouched Friars Residential Home

10/10/2026

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day.

Mental wellbeing matters at every age – and sometimes, simply being listened to can make all the difference.

For older people, staying connected, enjoying meaningful activities and having a sense of purpose can all support emotional wellbeing.

We’ve shared simple ways to support an older loved one’s mental wellbeing, including making time to talk, encouraging hobbies and helping them stay connected.

👉 Read our latest blog:
https://www.crouchedfriars.co.uk/2026/10/08/five-ways-to-support-an-older-loved-ones-mental-wellbeing/

Mental wellbeing is important at every stage of life, and growing older can sometimes bring changes that affect how a person feels. […]

10/10/2026

It was Michelle's Husband's 90th birthday recently so Sharon organised a special birthday meal celebration for him and his family. We had banners and balloons and even a birthday tipple!
Everyone had a fabulous afternoon. 🎉🥂🍾

10/10/2026

Armchair exercises is another favourite activity at our carehome. It encourages stretching and bending which gives the muscles a good old fashioned workout. Moving is key to keeping supple.

10/10/2026

Our Activities Coordinator Chloe loves to gather everyone around for a game of Bingo. It seems the staff love to join in too! Smiles all round 😁

05/10/2026

There is a fabulous tree lined area right outside our home where members of the public can sit and relax whilst sipping a coffee and enjoying a slice of cake, so that is exactly what we did!
The sun was out and for an October day that is a real bonus!
You can sit and watch the world go by which is a favourite hobby of ours😝

05/10/2026

Here at Crouched Friars we try to engage our wonderful residents in as many different activities as possible. We put our hands to scrabble, painting, knitting, colouring, dominos, walking around the town, dancing, armchair exercises, beauty treatments, watching the buses & coaches (especially if you love buses like our Trevor does!).

05/10/2026

Bringing "normal" back into the lives of carehome residents is so very important.
It sparks up conversations about past activities back when they lived in their own homes with their families. Personal experiences and stories are shared.
Wendy and Vera said they loved making the teatime sandwiches. I think I'll get them to chop up the vegetables for the soup, Sharon said. 😆

26/09/2026

Here at Crouched Friars we love to spend time with our wonderful residents. Sometimes it's 1-2-1, and sometimes it's in a little group. Either way you can see by their smiles they are having a fabulous time!

26/09/2026

Inviting normal family activities into our carehome is a must and that includes a much loved Church Service. Our wonderful residents joined in with prayers and hymns and listened to a sermon. Our residents loved the hymns! 😇😁

26/09/2026

Pat was recently visited by her wonderful Husband to celebrate their special wedding anniversary so, we at Crouched Friars made it extra special for them both. We think they had a fabulous time reminiscing over past times together. Don't they both look very happy together! 😍