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…
Sarah falls from the sky to raise funds for charity
A CARE home daredevil has jumped out of a plane and fallen 20,000ft at 120mph to raise funds to help…
Music and exercise combined to get residents moving
MUSIC and exercise have been combined to get elderly care home residents motivated and moving more. Fitness instructor and personal…
Care home party for platinum wedding anniversary
A PARTY was held at a Hartlepool care home to mark the platinum wedding anniversary of two residents. A cake,…
Surprise 102nd birthday party of Peterlee resident Louise
CENTENARIAN Louise Perry celebrated her 102nd birthday with a surprise party attended by friends and family. The Bannatyne Lodge Care…
Vintage sewing machines get care home residents creating
VINTAGE sewing machines have allowed care home residents to explore their creative sides. Residents at Mandale House Care Home, in…