Generations come together to celebrate World Nursery Rhyme Week
SPECIAL guests attended a performance by Teesside toddlers for World Nursery Rhyme Week. Elderly residents from Ingleby Care Home, on…
Drag queen’s care home performance for LGBT History Month
A SPECIAL show took place at a Chester-le-Street care home as part of LGBT History Month. Residents, staff and visitors…
Pupils visit care home for World Nursery Rhyme Week
WORLD Nursery Rhyme Week saw Hartlepool school pupils visit elderly care home residents to recite their favourite childhood poems. Ten…
CQC praise for “Good” Peterlee care home
A PETERLEE care home has received high praise following an independent assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors visiting…
Care home’s car wash raises funds for cancer charity
CARE home staff turned their hand to car washing for a day to raise funds to support those with cancer.…
Chickens fly their care home coop to visit charity
CHICKENS flew the coop at a Pelton care home to visit a nearby charity for those with learning disabilities. The…
Indoor rainbows at care home’s Coming Out Day party
RAINBOWS were shining indoors at a Teesside care home during a party to mark International Coming Out Day. Music and…
Mayor hands out awards to Thornaby care home staff
AWARDS have been handed out to care home staff for being the most valued, most organised and a shining star.…
ABBA reunion inspires elderly to throw themed party
ELDERLY ABBA fans have thrown a themed party in eager anticipation of new songs and a tour from 70s pop…
Riverside Stadium tour reminds army veteran of playing days
A TOUR around the Riverside Stadium brought back memories for a Teesside veteran and former footballer. John Kelly, 86, was…
Residents throw surprise baby shower for their nurse
A SURPRISE baby shower was thrown for an expectant nurse by the elderly residents she helps care for. Residents at…
Birds of prey pay flying visit to Teesside care home
A FLYING visit from feathered friends had elderly residents all in a flap of excitement at a Teesside care home.…
Grandma’s dementia leads Beth, 18, to a career in elderly care
A TEENAGER in Middlesbrough decided to launch a career caring for the elderly after seeing the decline of her grandmother…
Museum provides a window into the past for elderly residents
A MUSEUM trip turned into a stroll down memory lane for elderly care home residents – with exhibits all too…
Children and pensioners celebrate harvest festival together
SCHOOL children invited elderly care home residents in Stockton-on-Tees to attend their harvest festival. Residents from The Beeches Care Home,…