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Life at Crossways
News, activities and the little moments that make Crossways feel like home. Take a look at what our residents and team have been up to.
Summer Has Arrived at Crossways Care Home
There’s something truly special about the arrival of summer, and here at Crossways Care Home, it’s a season that brings warmth, colour, and a renewed sense of joy to everyday life. As the days grow longer and the sun begins to shine a little brighter, our garden comes into full bloom, creating a beautiful space […]
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An Exciting Visit from ZooLab UK at Crossways Care Home
At Crossways Care Home, we are always looking for new and engaging ways to create memorable experiences for our residents, and recently, we were delighted to welcome ZooLab UK for a truly unique and interactive visit. From the moment the team arrived, there was a real sense of curiosity and excitement throughout the home. ZooLab […]
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A Wild and Wonderful Visit from Snakes and Critters at Crossways Care Home
At Crossways Care Home, we are always looking for new and exciting ways to create memorable experiences for our residents, and recently, we welcomed some very unusual visitors that certainly brought a sense of adventure into the home. In a visit that was both fascinating and full of fun, a specialist animal handling team brought […]
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A Heartwarming Christmas Choir Visit at Crossways Care Home
At Crossways Care Home, the festive season is always a special time of year, and this year was made even more magical with a beautiful visit from a local Christmas choir. Their performance brought the true spirit of Christmas into the home, creating a heartwarming experience that residents and staff will remember fondly. From the […]
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A Joyful Christmas Singalong at Crossways Care Home
There’s something truly magical about the festive season, and at Crossways Care Home, this year’s Christmas celebrations were made even more special with a wonderful sing-along event that brought everyone together in the most heartwarming way. We were delighted to welcome a talented singer into the home, who spent the afternoon filling the room with […]
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A Royal Celebration at Crossways Care Home
There are moments in life that feel truly special, the kind that bring everyone together and create memories that will be talked about for years to come. At Crossways Care Home, one such moment recently took place as we celebrated an incredible milestone, a resident reaching their 100th birthday. Turning 100 is an extraordinary achievement, […]
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A Wonderful Day Out to Wakehurst Place for Crossways Residents
At Crossways Care Home, we always look for opportunities to create meaningful experiences beyond the home, and recently, our residents enjoyed a truly special day out with a visit to the beautiful Wakehurst Place. Set in the stunning West Sussex countryside, Wakehurst Place provided the perfect setting for a relaxing and enjoyable outing. From the […]
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A Fantastic Summer BBQ at Crossways Care Home
At Crossways Care Home, there’s nothing quite like making the most of the summer sunshine, and this year’s Summer BBQ was a perfect example of bringing people together for a truly special day. We were delighted to welcome friends and family members into the home to join our residents for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon. […]
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A Meaningful VE Day Celebration at Crossways Care Home
At Crossways Care Home, we recently came together to mark a truly important moment in history, celebrating Victory in Europe Day, more commonly known as VE Day. It was a day filled with reflection, remembrance, and a wonderful sense of community, as residents and staff honoured the end of the Second World War in Europe. […]
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A Special Visit from the Mayor at Crossways Care Home
At Crossways Care Home, we are always proud to be part of the local community, so it was a real honour to recently welcome the Mayor of Haywards Heath for a very special visit. The day was filled with excitement as residents and staff prepared to greet such an important guest. There was a real […]
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COVID-19 and ‘Flu vaccinations Autumn/Winter 2022 at Crossways Care Home
Carers and personal assistants can now get their COVID-19 and flu vaccines ahead of winter. Both ‘flu and COVID-19 can be life-threatening and getting both ‘flu and COVID-19 increases risk of serious illness. Even if you’re healthy, you can still catch these viruses and spread them to people you care for. As a carer or […]
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What’s The Difference Between Care In My Home And a Care Home?
When deciding that your loved one requires a level of care, it is essential to thoroughly research what services and types of care are available. In this blog, we will guide you through the decision-making process by highlighting the difference between home care and a residential care home enabling you to make a more informed […]
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How To Inspire The Next Generation of Young Carers
A report by the Children’s Society states that there are estimated to be around 800,000 young carers in the UK. A young carer can be classified as someone up to the age of 25 who is taking care of someone with a chronic illness. According to the same report, 39% of those carers claimed that […]
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10 Reasons for Respite Care
Today in our modern world we already lead very busy lives. Whether it is taking the kids to school, or managing our financial responsibilities to nurturing our own personal relationships. Specialist respite care allows carers that much needed break from caring for their loved one and a break to unwind and get some much needed […]
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Benefits of Companionship for the Elderly
The benefits of companionship are well known, but when our twilight years are reached, society tends to paint a picture of loneliness as a natural consequence of old age. This doesn’t, and shouldn’t, have to be the case because throughout our lives the necessity for social bonding never fades. Mental health is entwined with physicality […]
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10 Benefits of Exercise in Older Adults
Exercise is important for the elderly and young alike and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can even help us to live longer. The old maxim, ‘healthy body, healthy mind’, rings true by helping to nurture and foster a sense of well-being. Regular exercise can also prevent the onset of certain diseases. Read on to discover 10 […]
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On Thursday, 2nd June 2022, the team at Crossways held a Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea Party for our residents. We were very lucky, and the weather stayed warm and sunny, so we were able to spend the afternoon out in the garden. We had decorated the gazebo with bunting, streamers and balloons and the residents […]
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Carers Week 2022 – ‘Make Caring Visible, Valued and Supported’
National Carers Week: Who Is a Carer? A carer is a person who provides support or care for someone who has an illness, addiction, disability, mental health issue or who is elderly. It is known that being a carer can be extremely rewarding, but equally the responsibilities entailed can have a significant impact on all […]
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What Is the Difference Between a Care Home and a Nursing Home?
Deciding that assisted living is what is needed for your loved one is a big decision and often people find it difficult to choose between a Care Home or a Nursing Home. Understanding the difference is therefore essential to making the right decision. Some key differences need to be understood and we hope that this […]
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10 Reasons to Choose a Care Home
Deciding on whether a care home is right for your loved one can be one of life’s most difficult decisions. That’s why at Crossways Care Home we are here to guide you through this decision-making process to enable you to choose the most appropriate care home for your loved one. We create a comforting routine […]
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Crossways Residential Care Home New Website!
We are thrilled to be able to share with our residents’, residents friends and families our new Crossways Residential Care Home website that has recently been launched. Working closely with https://www.digitalberry.co.uk a local web design agency based in Haywards Heath we believe we have produced one of the finest websites so residents’, friends and family […]
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