Wildlife award for Saltburn care home
CARE HOME gardeners in North Yorkshire have received an award for their wildlife friendly garden from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
Africa comes to Salford care home
AFRICA was brought to a care home in Salford when a community group showcased their traditions, festivals, and culture for elderly residents and staff.
Centuries of birthdays at County Durham care home
CENTURIES of birthdays have been celebrated at a County Durham care home as several residents marked their milestones in February.
Gymnastics sessions improving Barnsley care home residents’ fitness and memory
ELDERLY care home residents in Barnsley have taken up gymnastics in an effort to get fitter, stronger, better coordinated, and improve memory.
Elderly ravers enjoy care home beach party
A BEACH rave at a Saltburn care home saw elderly residents painting their faces in UV colours and busting a move to thumping dance music – in a nod to Redcar’s famous Majuba beach festival.
Drawing helps 89-year-old Simon deal with dementia
PORTRAIT drawing is helping a Teesside care home resident come to terms with his dementia – and he is now holding classes to help others with the condition.
Dozens complete CHAP training at Hill Care Group
CARERS across the north of England have completed specialist training to boost the level of support their elderly residents receive at their care homes.
Alpacas delight Ripon care home residents
TWO WOOLLY fleeced, four-legged visitors have been delighting care home residents in Ripon.
NUFC Foundation teens raise funds for Tyneside elderly
TEENAGE volunteers from the Newcastle United Foundation have been auctioning good deeds to raise funds for elderly Tyneside care home residents.
Twins’ art competition decides nine decades of sibling rivalry
ALMOST NINE decades together and twins Norma and Sylvia are still as competitive as ever – with their latest contest deciding the best artist.