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At Simeon, residents can access anthroposophic medicine alongside conventional healthcare, something offered by only a handful of care homes in the UK. But what is anthroposophic medicine, what does that look like in practice, and how do we combine the two to create a personalised, holistic approach for our residents? What is anthroposophic medicine? Anthroposophic medicine is a gentle, holistic approach to healthcare that works alongside conventional medicine. Rather than

At 95 years old, Ruth has lived at Simeon Care since October 2024. Before moving to Simeon, she raised her three children before later following her passion for art, training as an art teacher and teaching at Bankhead Academy. Ruth is also an accomplished textile artist and created four beautifully embroidered pulpit falls for St Machar Cathedral. We sat down with Ruth to hear about life at Simeon, what community means to her, and the advice she'd like to pass on to future ge

“Simeon feels like a sanctuary. There's a sense of comfort and calm as soon as you walk through the door” Peter John has been part of the Simeon community for more than two decades, originally joining as a volunteer. Today, having completed a raft of qualifications and progressing through a variety of roles, he is Operations Lead responsible for ensuring Simeon runs smoothly. We spoke to Peter about his career journey, what makes Simeon so special, and his advice for anyone

It’s an exciting time for everyone at Simeon Care as work begins on our new-build project. Right now, our home is at full capacity, with demand continuing to grow. The new facility, which includes 18 ensuite ground-floor bedrooms, each with direct access to our secure, dementia-friendly garden, will help us to welcome more people into a place where care, dignity and compassion come first. We have already secured more than half of the funding towards the build and have l