Saltburn’s elderly form heart warming connections with Adopt a Grandparent initiative
AN ADOPT a grandparent initiative is proving a huge success in Saltburn-by-the-Sea as elderly care home residents get paired with volunteers from across the country.
Barnsley care home first to receive “Veteran Friendly” status in South Yorkshire
A BARNSLEY care home has become the first in South Yorkshire to achieve Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status – ensuring armed forces veterans living at the care home will benefit from enhanced care and support.
Blackpool brings back memories for Bolton’s elderly
A WALK down memory pier was enjoyed by elderly care home residents from Bolton during group trips to Blackpool this summer.
New resident Sylvia shines as “Star of the Month” at Chesterfield care home
A NEW resident at a Chesterfield care home has been given the “Star of the Month” staff award after supporting the home manager in her duties.
Teesside care home residents unearth ancient treasures with York Archaeology box
A TREASURE trove of archaeological gems was loaned to a Teesside care home so elderly residents could get hands-on with ancient history.
Elderly benefit from mini zoo experience at their Chesterfield care home
A DERBYSHIRE care home became a mini zoo of weird and wonderful creatures during an animal assisted therapy session.
Cleethorpes trip brings tide of memories for Chesterfield care home resident
A RISING tide of fond seaside memories washed over 87-year-old Gladys Boulderstone during a heartwarming trip to Cleethorpes.
Intergenerational film project brings County Durham’s history to life
PETERLEE care home residents have been collaborating with a group of primary school children to record their memories of growing up and working in County Durham.
Disability charity brings healthy eating workshop to Saltburn care home
ELDERLY care home residents in the North East have enjoyed a hands-on healthy eating workshop courtesy of a charity dedicated to supporting the disabled.
Elderly sell cakes for dementia-friendly sensory garden
CHEESECAKE is helping elderly residents raise funds for a dementia friendly sensory garden and room at their Rotherham care home.