Rider House Nursing Home

27/10/2025

With the clocks going back an hour, we feel like autumn is well and truly here and winter is not far away. The world is very colourful at this time of year!

23/10/2025

Don't forget that the clocks go back this weekend. Here's how you can support a loved one living with dementia to adjust to the change

Reminder! The clocks go back this weekend ⏰

Changing the clocks can be confusing for all of us – but for someone living with dementia it can be particularly disorientating and even distressing.

Thankfully there are a few easy things we can do to help minimise any disruption.

Consider having dinner and going to bed an hour earlier on Saturday, so that the person you’re caring for still gets enough sleep and can wake up at their usual time on Sunday.

Keep to a regular routine during the day and at bedtime. Doing regular activities at the same time each day – for example, going for a walk after breakfast – can help a person with dementia make sense of the time.

Gentle exercise outdoors can help the person feel sleepier during the evening. If this isn’t an option, keeping them active during the day can have a similar effect.

Use blackout curtains to reduce sunlight in the evening to help with body clock regulation.

Invest in an auto-setting clock for them. Reading a clock face can be tricky for some people with dementia, so often digital clocks are easier. You can also get clocks that show the day of the week and date as well as the time, and for some people a day/night clock can help them distinguish what time of day it is.

18/10/2025

Today is International Repair Day, which celebrates the power of repairing items to bring communities together, reduce our impact on the planet and teach new skills. These days it's very easy to buy new things when our old ones wear out. However, International Repair Day aims to inspire us all to repair, reuse and recycle before replacing. What are some of your favourite things that you'd always repair rather than replace?

15/10/2025

Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding surrounding the importance of handwashing. Today's event was created to embed in us all the importance of hand washing relating to hygiene - something we will never, ever tire of advocating for!

12/10/2025

Did you know that today is World Arthritis Day? Established in 1996 this global event aims to raise awareness of this debilitating disease and its far-reaching impacts, while working towards improved treatments and, one day, a cure. Despite being one of the most common diseases in the world, we still have a lot to learn

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, which is a day to reflect upon the importance of positive mental wellbeing and advocacy for a brighter future. Education and awareness of the stigma that surrounds mental wellbeing is essential today, and every day

09/10/2025

Today is the first day of Baby Loss Awareness Week, which brings us together as a community to give anyone affected by baby loss all of our love and support. You are not alone. This year's Wave of Light, which is a global act of remembrance, is held on 15th October

07/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer, its symptoms, early detection and treatment, and life with cancer. Its most important message is to know your normal; check regularly, and get any changes or concerns checked out

Find out more: https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/touch-look-check

04/10/2025

Today is World Animal Day, which aims to mobilise us all to create a better world for our wildlife. What are your favourite animals, and how can we look after them?

29/09/2025

This World Heart Day... don't miss a beat! This annual event aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and celebrate heart health; it's a time to promote better heart health, encourage early screening and improve access to lifesaving care. It's time to prioritise your heart

25/09/2025

This week is Organ Donation Week. The waiting list, and need, for organ donation has never been higher. This dedicated week aims to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation, while educating about the need for more donors to support those waiting for a transplant. Are you registered to be an organ donor? Have you spoken to your family about your wishes? Organ Donation Week is all about increasing the number of people on the NHS Donor Register. Click below to find out more:
www.organdonation.nhs.uk

23/09/2025

Our latest review rating is here, and it's so close to a 10! We've received so many wonderful reviews recently, which all help us to maintain our excellent standards and ensure our care is the best it can be. Thank you to our team - each and every single one of you is so passionate about our home and its residents. We are so grateful for all that you do