Convalescence is the practice of removing you from your normal domestic and working life to focus solely on recovery – replenishing your energy and health. Convalescence used to be an integral part of all medical treatment. In Victorian England, it was ideal for many recovering patients to spend a few weeks...
a blog post by Sally Bossom. Years ago, my mother was a Deputy Matron at a nursing home where my grandmother resided, allowing her to keep an eye on the care she received. I was a regular visitor with my three young children, and to them, it was a large play area full of smiling residents...
The Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland; Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis, within 24 hours. Jas Thind joint owner of The Laurels Nursing Home, Old London Road, Hastings, was determined to complete the challenge last week despite perilous conditions at Scafell Pike. The 2nd climb, Scafell...
