New approach sees elderly gardener get green fingers back
A KEEN gardener has got his green fingers back, despite ongoing mobility issues, thanks to a creative ageing charity. John…
River Tees bridge to bridge walk raises funds for care home
A CARE home housekeeper has racked up the miles to raise funds for dementia friendly equipment and a fish and…
Toddlers and elderly both benefit from joint play
TEESSIDE toddlers and elderly care home residents are taking part in mutually beneficial intergenerational sessions. Drawing, dancing, singing and chatting…
Nurses past and present honoured on International Nurses Day
NURSES past and present were honoured at a North East care home for International Nurses Day. Staff and former nurses…
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…