Renaissance Care

06/04/2026

The lovely residents of our Torry home in Abderdeen wanted to take some time to wish you all a lovely Easter 🐣

We hope you've had a wonderful weekend, and for those of you lucky enough to get today off, have a lovely Easter Monday 😊💚

04/04/2026

Billy likes to keep up to date with global events and reads the papers daily.

Each day, he sparks conversations with staff at Whitecraigs care home about what’s happening across the world. It always leads to interesting discussions and shared learning.

We love to keep his morning routine of coffee and papers - it sets the day up nicely 📰

Happy Saturday.

02/04/2026

Sandy and Nita enjoyed a 25-minute strengthening session this week, using a familiar dance routine to keep everyone moving and engaged throughout 🎵

Their focus and determination were clear from start to finish, with both residents moving confidently through the routine and encouraging one another along the way.

There were plenty of smiles during the session too, proof that a little movement, familiar music and good company can go a long way 😊 🥰

01/04/2026

“I have lived a good, full life. I wouldn’t change a thing" 💙

As our dear reisdent, Sammy, celebrates his 100th birthday, we’re sharing a glimpse into the experiences, memories and milestones behind an extraordinary life.

✨️ Read more here:

Sammy Stage celebrates a century of a life well-lived. Crediting "good genes" and a positive outlook, he encourages others to live fully and with kindness.

01/04/2026

🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated a remarkable milestone: Sammy’s 100th birthday at Torry Care Home! 🎈

Throughout his incredible journey, Sammy has experienced so much, from serving in the war to pursuing various jobs, and sharing his love for music through his passion for playing the accordion.

When asked about his secret to reaching this amazing age, Sammy humbly credits it to good genes! It was truly a heartwarming occasion, surrounded by friends and family who cherish him deeply.

Happy birthday, Sammy! We are honored to be a part of your journey. Here’s to many more wonderful memories together! 🥳

31/03/2026

For Doreen, supporting Aberdeen Football Club has never just been about football - it's been part of life for as long as she can remember ❤️⚽

Doreen lives at our Riverside care home in Aberdeen. Born and raised just along from Pittodrie Stadium, Doreen has followed the club all her life, travelling to Gothenburg in 1983 to witness Aberdeen’s famous European victory and rarely missing a match as a lifelong season ticket holder.

Her connection to the club remains so strong that staff and supporters still ask after her, a reflection of just how well known and valued she has always been within the Aberdeen community 🥰

A recent return to the stadium brought back familiar memories and a special sense of connection to a part of life that has always meant so much ❤️

30/03/2026

✨️ We’re delighted to introduce Olive, who has taken on a very special role within our Glencairn home as Resident Ambassador ✨

Known for her warmth, friendly conversation and welcoming nature, Olive helps new residents settle in, offers reassurance through shared experience, and brings a familiar face to those finding their feet in a new environment ❤️

Her kindness and natural ability to connect with others make her a valued support not only to fellow residents, but also to families and visitors. Olive also helps ensure residents’ voices are heard, sharing feedback and experiences as part of our resident meetings.

It’s people like Olive who help create the sense of community that makes daily life here feel personal, supportive and connected.

27/03/2026

We’re proud to be introducing Namaste Care across Renaissance Care, a gentle, sensory-based approach designed to support people living with advanced dementia through comfort, connection and meaningful moments.

As part of this, our teams are undertaking specialist training to ensure they are fully equipped to deliver this approach with confidence and compassion.

Read more in our latest blog 👇

Namaste Care provides person-centred experiences for residents with advanced dementia, focusing on meaningful engagement to enrich their daily lives.

26/03/2026

When it comes to taking the best care of our residents, there is no one more vital to hear from then our residents themselves. Gemma, one of our wellbeing leads at Torry, talks about how feedback sessions can really improve a home 🥰

"I spent dedicated one-to-one time with Kathleen, Sandy, and Nita to complete our monthly residents’ meeting. These individual conversations are always incredibly valuable, as they create a more comfortable space for open and honest feedback. I find that one-to-one sessions are often more effective than group settings, as residents feel more at ease expressing their thoughts without the pressure of speaking over others or worrying about being unheard. As always, they provided thoughtful and insightful feedback, which is greatly appreciated 🩷"

Never underestimate the power of just listening to the people you care for 💙

25/03/2026

At Renaissance Care, we are always looking for meaningful ways to enhance comfort, connection and wellbeing for those living with advanced dementia.

Introducing Namaste, a gentle, sensory-based approach that creates calm, reassuring moments through touch, music, familiar scents and one-to-one interaction 🌿💚

We'll be posting a blog on Friday telling you all about it, so make sure to check back! 😊

24/03/2026

Today was truly special as Torry welcomed the sweetest little baby lamb, Olivia, to visit their residents.

Christina from The Farm Stop in Portlethen kindly brought along her precious bundle of joy, filling the room with warmth, smiles, and a real sense of happiness.

Spending time with animals has such a calming and uplifting effect, bringing comfort to both residents and staff and genuinely brightening everyone’s day 🐑💛