The Palms Mid-Winter Christmas

The Palms Lifecare & Village celebrated their Mid-Winter Christmas in grand style last week. The kitchen staff prepared a fabulous festive feast and local entertainers came along to play Christmas tunes for the fun and games.

Meet Dee - Waiapu House Lifecare & Village Manager

Meet Dee who took over as Manager of Waiapu House Lifecare & Village in May.

Having worked in the Aged Care sector in the past, Dee was keen to move into her new role at Waiapu House,” I missed the satisfaction I got from working in Aged Care and felt drawn to return”, she says.

Waterlea Lifecare's Fire & Ice mid-winter party

Waterlea Lifecare really fired up the fun at their Fire and Ice themed mid-winter lunch party.

Crazy Hair-itage Day at Edith Cavell

Edith Cavell Lifecare brought colour and smiles to Sumner when they embraced Hair-itage Crazy Hair Day! Care Home Manager Scott says there were some wonderful hair styles and a great time was had by all, especially at the Friday afternoon Happy Hour.

Palms Lifecare & Village celebrates Hair-itage Crazy Hair Day!

Staff and residents at Palms Lifecare & Village went all out on for Hair-itage Crazy Hair Day! The day brought was much laughter, fun and plenty of surprises at the transformations!

Cantabria Commonwealth Games

Cantabria Lifecare & Village residents have been enjoying watching the Commonwealth Games, so the Occupational Therapists thought, "why not hold our own event?" As you can see, it was a great success, as people with all abilities were able to take part and become medal winners!

Afternoon Tea Week

It’s Afternoon Tea Week!

As we know, Afternoon Tea is a very British custom that involves people eating finger foods, scones, sweet and savoury sandwiches, and drinking tea.

What’s your idea of the perfect Afternoon Tea?

Growings on garden

Magnolias are such a welcome burst of colour during the dreary months and the first spring bulbs are starting to appear. What’s happening in your gardens?