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Keeping Active with TerraBlu Home Care

Here at TerraBlu we believe that age is really just a number. Our aim is to help the people we support lead independent and fulfilling lives – in as many ways as possible. Keeping active, whether mentally or physically, helps all of us stay young at heart. Every month we’ll be bringing you a number of ideas, articles and activities that could help enhance the quality of your life – or just give you food for thought. We’re always looking for new ideas so do get in touch if there’s anything you would like us to feature.

The secret to an active old age?

A glug of a high energy sports drink, some gentle exercise and then a steak or fish for supper: could this be the perfect recipe for staying active into old age? For the first time, scientists have looked at the impact of different combined exercise and nutritional programmes on older more >

What to Eat in December

Each fruit or vegetable has a prime time when it’s at its seasonal best. Some are great for over half of the year; others only hit their peak for a month. Either way it means super fresh extra flavour, extra crunch, extra juiciness - and great value. Use our guide to find out what’s in more >

Things to do in December

Here are just a few ideas from TerraBlu Home Care of things you can do in December  to get in the mood for Christmas. Burrswood, Groombridge Burrswood was founded in Groombridge by Dorothy Kerin in 1948 as a place of healing and peace.  It starst selling its Christmas cards on the more >

TerraBlu's recipe of the month

November: Brussel sprouts gratin with bacon, cream and cheese.Check out this great recipe courtesey of the BBC website.  If you love sprouts, why wait until Christmas. We are seeing them in the shops, or you may be lucky enough to have a friend who grows their own. Why not invite the more >

TerraBlu's armchair exercises

Imagine you are in a deckchair at the beach !!  You can perform armchair exercises anywhere. They are ideal for anyone who finds it difficult to get up and move around. Great for your circulation, will help keep you warm and can improve mobility and fitness.Just do each exercise for a more >