Care home staff walk on fire for residents
A FIRE walking world record attempt saw care home workers stride across hot coals to raise funds for their residents.…
International Nurses Day marked at Teesside home
INTERNATIONAL nurses day was marked at a Teesside care home with an afternoon tea for staff. The event took place…
Roses and songs from primary pupils at care home
SCHOOL pupils have performed songs and handed out roses to Teesside care home residents. Children from St Bede’s Catholic Academy…
Duo’s Dementia Hub performance a hit with residents
ELVIS Presley, Doris Day and ABBA were just some of the acts covered by a musical duo in a special…
Social group for the elderly aims to tackle isolation
TACKLING isolation is the aim of a new community group for older people living in Pelton and the surrounding area.…
May Day sees residents spring to their feet for a dance
DANCING care home residents celebrated traditional spring festival May Day with a pub party. Residents from Teesside’s Mandale House Care…
National Doughnut Week at Blyth care home
NATIONAL Doughnut Week saw care home residents whip up a fresh batch of treats with their favourite toppings. The Oaks…
Care home residents cast their vote in European election
ELDERLY care home residents have taken to the polling booths to cast their votes in the European election. Staff at…
Cold blooded creatures bring warm smiles to care home
REPTILES were among the most recent visitors to a Teesside care home – as residents enjoyed an animal therapy session.…
Toolkit a hit for former council plumber with dementia
A TOY toolkit has proved a success for a former South Tyneside Council plumber with advanced dementia.
Upcycled offcuts help residents with walking frames
OFFCUTS have been upcycled by WI volunteers to give care home residents a way of carrying their belongings while pushing…
Pupils learn about dementia from care home staff
SCHOOL children have been learning about dementia from visiting care home staff who look after those with the condition every…
Lifelike dolls prove therapeutic for eldely
LIFELIKE baby dolls are proving therapeutic for residents at a Teesside care home. Residents at Ingleby Care Home, on Lamb…
MFC Foundation thank care home group with VIP tickets
CARE home staff received VIP tickets to a crucial Middlesbrough FC match in appreciation of an ongoing partnership with the…
Baxter reminds residents of dog ownership
PET pooch Baxter has been visiting care home residents as part of pet therapy sessions. Owner Linda Kennedy brought Baxter…