Moors Park House - Crocus Care

09/11/2022

🤩 Thank you so much to the Mid-Devon Advertiser for running the story about our wonderful robotic cat, Joey! 🐱

Our residents love him - he's an important part of our pet therapy programme here at Moors Park House. We love having real animals in the home when we're able to - but Joey is special as he lives here all year round. 🥰

A CARE home in Bishopsteignton has found a creative way to maintain its pet therapy in between animal visits by introducing a robotic pet to its residents.

02/11/2022

Can you tell our pet cat is actually a robot?! 😀

Please allow us to introduce you to Joey - our robotic cat! 🐱

Thanks to this fluffy ginger tom we’re able to continue our pet therapy in between visits from live animals. Pet therapy is known to have many long-term health benefits for older people, such as reducing anxiety and helping to lift their mood. 🥰

If you don’t know us, we’re Moors Park House - a 37-bed residential care home in Bishopsteignton – we provide residential, respite and convalescence care in a homely environment.😀

Joey the robotic cat was donated to us by the local Red Hat Society. He’s life-sized and includes a sensor which allows him to move in response to the residents’ voices, and he purrs and meows just like a real cat! 😆

Earlier this year, we hatched some gorgeous ducklings which have now been re-homed to a small farm. Our lovely residents were missing the calming effects of stroking the ducklings, but robotic cat Joey has become a great substitute. 😺

Our resident Norma said: “I used to have cats and they were always an important part of our family, so I love having Joey here. He is so soft and fluffy; I take him to my room sometimes and he sleeps on my bed. Knowing he’s there makes me feel happy.” 😁

Linda Lowe, our home manager, has seen the special bond that residents have formed with the robotic cat and the benefits it brings.

She explained: “Most of our residents live with dementia and we’ve found over the years that animals bring a very calm and relaxing atmosphere. As well as the ducklings, we’ve had visits from dogs, giant snails, chickens and rabbits. The change in the residents when they see the animals is quite incredible, they are thrilled to see them.“ 🤩

"Joey the robotic cat is a lovely addition to the pet therapy animals we bring into the home, and he has a very positive impact on our residents’ day-to-day well-being.” 🥰

Resident Rose has also taken a shine to the robotic cat. 🐱

Linda continues: “Rose really loves Joey, when he’s with her it calms her and she holds him almost like a baby, she’s very nurturing with him. Like real pets, they can be stroked, cuddled and pampered. Many of the residents talk to Joey and enjoy taking responsibility for him, which helps them to feel a sense of ownership and purpose." 👍

We all love our robotic cat and better still we don’t ever have to worry about feeding him or taking him to the vet! 😂

Do you have a cat? Please post a photo below and tell us about them! 😍

27/10/2022

⭐ Happy Thursday everyone! ⭐

As a special treat here's another photo from our recent visit from animal man - here's one of our lovely residents with a cute guinea pig! 🥰

Did you know this Saturday it's national cat day? 🐱 So you'll be hearing about our much-loved robotic cat very soon. Watch this space for more animal updates! 😆 🐾

18/10/2022

⭐ We had a very welcome visit recently from some dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, as part of our animal therapy programme. Animal therapy is an important part of life here as it's soothing - particularly for people living with dementia - and it's a great mood booster. 🥰

If you know anything about us, you'll know we're all crazy about animals here at Moors Park House! ❤️🐇🐕🐥🦆

We hatched some ducklings earlier this year and they've since been re-homed, so it was such a treat to cuddle these fluffy friends. 😸

Which of these would you like to cuddle most?😊

10/10/2022

Did you know today is World Mental Health Day? 🌍

On October 10th every year, The World Health Organisation promotes World Mental Health Day, which has the objective of raising awareness of mental health issues, breaking down stereotypes, and encouraging people to show their support for mental wellbeing. 🧠

Research shows that our mental wellbeing has a massive impact on our physical health. Unfortunately, many older adults are at significant risk of depression, as research shows it affects 22% of men and 28% of women aged 65 and over.

Here at Moors Park House, the mental wellbeing of our residents is extremely important. Our dedicated carers spend time with every resident each day to discuss how they’re feeling, and monitor their emotional wellness. We also run a range activities, allowing residents to explore their creative side while connecting with others socially. 🥰

06/10/2022

06/10/2022

⭐ Recently we were gifted this beautiful dolls' house - here's our lovely resident Rosina putting in the furniture. 🏠

The house was donated by the family of Gill Comben, who lived in Abbotskerswell. Gill was a member of the local choir and was also a bell-ringer, and spent many a Christmas travelling around entertaining residents in local nursing homes. Gill had owned a couple of nursing homes, so she understood how much these visits were appreciated. ❤️

Gill built the dolls' house from scratch, and spent many an hour decorating, cleaning and straightening the house with her daughter Charlotte. 👩‍👧

Home manager Linda said: "We're so grateful to Gill's family for donating their treasured dolls' house to us. When Rosina saw it her eyes lit up and she has really enjoyed arranging all the furniture. All of the residents think it's lovely - it's beautifully made. We will treasure it." 🥰

28/09/2022

❤️ Did you know September is World Alzheimer's Month? Its aim is to raise awareness and educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia. 🌻

Here at Moors Park House we are dementia specialists, and offer our residents a range of activities that can really help people living with dementia, including reminiscence and animal therapy. 👵👴🐈🐇🐕🐾

20/09/2022

⭐ We had a special buffet lunch to remember Her Majesty The Queen yesterday. 👑

We also decorated the home and residents enjoyed this delicious Union Jack cake. 😋🎂

A special mention to our wonderful senior carers Lisa and Belinda who put together this lovely spread for everyone. Thank you 💓

09/09/2022

All of us here at Moors Park House are saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and our deepest sympathies are with the Royal family.

The Queen was adored and revered by our residents and staff. For the majority of us, The Queen has been a constant, reassuring presence throughout our lives.

She had an amazing ability to connect with every passing generation and selflessly dedicated her life to service. But we must also remember she was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and we take comfort in knowing her family were with her at the end of her journey.

Rest in peace, Your Majesty.

08/09/2022

It's getting a bit rainy and nights are drawing in - it will be time to get the coats, thick jumpers and boots out soon! ❄️

So here's a throwback to sunnier 🌞 days this summer, when we enjoyed some lollies in the garden to keep cool. 🍦

31/08/2022

⭐ Here's a throwback to Rose having a cuddle with our robotic cat 🐱

Do you know about robotic pets? They’re lifelike and engaging as well as being cute and cuddly! 🥰

They can purr, meow, bark, move, and respond in realistic ways when stroked or hugged. They can be particularly beneficial for people living with dementia, as the pets give a sense of purpose and are soothing and calming.❤️