Perth care home residents find a novel way to enjoy the park
Our residents at Balhousie North Grove have been enjoying a trip to the park… with a difference.
Thanks to the Perth branch of charity Cycling Without Age, our lucky residents were …
Flower power at Willowbank
Our care home residents at Balhousie Willowbank in Carnoustie turned their skills to a lovely little art project: flower making.
Peenies on, glue and ribbon at the ready, they had …
Balhousie Care Group’s letter to relatives re. visiting, July 22, 2021
Changes to visiting guidelines for relatives
With Scotland’s move to Level 0, and in line with the Scottish Government’s recommended visitation relaxations for care homes, we are pleased to inform you …
The Olympics have arrived… at Coupar Angus!
Balhousie Coupar Angus staff and residents celebrated the start of the Tokyo Olympics in style – with a garden party, stylised decor and even a torch lighting ceremony!
The care home …
Knit one, purl one… and concentrate
The expressions on our residents’ faces at Balhousie Clement Park say it all. When it comes to knitting, it’s not a hobby to take your eye off, even for a …
Sun, sun, sun here we come…
Wow, what a heatwave! Across our care homes there was nothing for it but ice cream, lollies and sun hats. Mediterranean, eat your heart out.
Perthshire homes scoop titles in Balhousie in Bloom competition
It’s official – Perthshire’s care homes are “blooming” marvellous, following a flurry of wins across the county in a gardening competition.
Four Balhousie Care Group homes in Perthshire were named category …
Activities update from Stormont
We love checking in with the activities at Balhousie Stormont – it’s always a treat to see what the residents are up to. This week, it’s been Snakes and Ladders, …
Double birthday, double cake at Huntly!
Balhousie Huntly celebrated two birthdays last week: Bob, who turned 93, and Moira, who turned 80.
And it was only fair that the amazing birthday cakes were turned into afternoon tea …
Brain teasers at Alastrean
We love a good head scratcher, whether it’s a jigsaw or a game of Scrabble. And at Balhousie Antiquary it’s a great way to keep our residents busy and stimulated. …
