Saltburn’s elderly take part in national art project exploring social isolation and loneliness
CARE home residents in North Yorkshire have had their feelings, favourite flowers, and doodles turned into art works thanks to a national project exploring how the arts can be used to alleviate social isolation and loneliness.
Harvest Festival celebrations at Pelton care home
HARVEST Festival celebrations have been taking place at a County Durham care home – as elderly residents got involved in a food collection, intergenerational activities, and an autumnal artwork.
Sound of Ripon Hornblower sparks memories for care home residents
THE SIGNATURE sound of the Ripon Hornblower brought back memories for the town’s care home residents – when the first woman to hold the role paid them a visit.
Football fan rediscovers passion for the beautiful game at Bakewell care home
A FOOTBALL fan has rekindled his passion for the sport after moving to a Bakewell care home.
Elderly enjoy out of this world adventure
ELDERLY astronauts from care homes across Tees Valley took a trip to outer space during a recent visit to Redcar.
Elderly enjoy animal therapy with exotic menagerie
SNAKES, a tortoise, and an iguana were among the exotic creatures visiting elderly residents at a Cheshire care home for an animal therapy session.
Tees Valley care homes come together for Macmillan
CARE homes across Tees Valley came together to raise funds for the fight against cancer – with dozens of residents, staff, and family members donating generously.
Alfred, 86, dances down memory lane during care home outing
MEMORIES of the Bolton Palais came flooding back to 86-year-old Alfred Derrick when he danced the day away on Southport pier during a recent outing from his residential care home.
Care home’s cycle for suicide prevention charity
NEARLY 200 miles was cycled by residents, staff, and visitors at a Tyneside care home – raising hundreds of pounds for a suicide prevention charity.
MFC teen citizens supporting Teesside care homes
GROUPS of teenagers have been visiting care homes across Teesside as part of a citizenship initiative with the Middlesbrough FC Foundation.