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Life at Ferndale
News, activities and the little moments that make Ferndale feel like home. Take a look at what our residents and team have been up to.
Live Music and Entertainment at Our 2025 Summer BBQ
One of the real highlights of our 2025 Summer BBQ at Ferndale Nursing Home was the fantastic live singer and entertainment that brought the whole afternoon to life. From the moment the music began, there was a noticeable lift in the atmosphere, with smiles, toe tapping, and plenty of singalongs quickly following. Our live singer […]
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A Beautiful Afternoon of Music with Our Visiting Harpist
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful harpist to Ferndale Nursing Home, and what a truly special afternoon it was. From the moment the first notes were played, the atmosphere throughout the home changed, becoming calm, uplifting, and filled with a quiet sense of joy. The gentle, soothing sound of the harp created […]
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A Wonderful Summer BBQ at Ferndale Nursing Home
Last summer, our 2025 BBQ at Ferndale Nursing Home was a truly special day, filled with laughter, great food, and the joy of bringing everyone together. With the sun shining and the garden in full bloom, residents, families, friends, and staff gathered to enjoy an afternoon that perfectly captured the warm, welcoming spirit of life […]
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Early Spring Blooms at Ferndale Nursing Home
As winter gently fades and the days begin to stretch a little longer, there’s a quiet transformation taking place in the gardens at Ferndale Nursing Home. Early spring has arrived, bringing with it the first bursts of colour and life that signal a new season, and with it, a renewed sense of energy and optimism […]
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Our Vegetable Patch at Ferndale Nursing Home
Tucked away in our garden at Ferndale Nursing Home is a space that brings a great deal of pride and enjoyment to residents and staff alike, our wonderful vegetable patch. Over the past season, it has flourished into a thriving, productive area, filled with fresh, homegrown vegetables including hearty cabbages and delicious potatoes. There’s something […]
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Understanding the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease affecting the brain and impairing cognitive functions such as thinking, memory, judgment and language and, in the later stages, mobility. The cause of Alzheimer’s is still unclear but there are studies suggesting linking the cause with a possible deficiency in vitamins, whilst also trauma or brain injury have been shown […]
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Living with Dementia in the Family
Living with dementia in the family can bring certain challenges. Often relations with the person affected can change and traditional family roles will shift. Responsibilities can increase for those caring for someone who has dementia whilst the need for day-to-day assistance also increases. However, living with dementia doesn’t have to be as difficult as you […]
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Beautiful Crawley & West Sussex
The beautiful town of Crawley and the surrounding area of West Sussex has ample opportunities to explore trails, learn about historical houses, and soak up the natural beauty of the English countryside. Whether you are a history buff or a nature lover there is much on offer to see and do. Choosing the right Nursing […]
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Ferndale Nursing Home New Website!
We are thrilled to be able to share with our residents’, residents friends and families our new Ferndale Nursing 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 can […]
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