Residents show appreciation for carers with cross stitch
CROSS stitching care home residents have been sending their handiwork to care homes and community hospitals across County Durham as…
Knit for Peace gifts for Teesside care home
TWIDDLE muffs, blankets and teddies are among the woollen gifts given to a Middlesbrough care home by a knitting initiative.…
Surprise tea party to mark Thornaby resident’s 100th birthday
100-YEAR-OLD Thornaby resident Marion Lawrence marked her centenary this week with a glass of sherry and slice of homemade cake…
Knitting boards build strength and focus for residents with dementia
KNITTING boards are helping elderly residents build their hand strength, hand-to-eye coordination and concentration. The toys, which resemble cross-stitching, are…
Middlesbrough care home’s high praise from watchdog
A MIDDLESBROUGH care home has received high praise from industry watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an unannounced inspection.…
Care home’s hand-washing music video
A TYNESIDE care home has created a hand-washing music video to encourage others to follow hygiene advice in the wake…
Care home dancing seen by millions on Saturday Night Takeaway
DANCING residents and staff at a Teesside care home were watched by millions after appearing on this weekend’s Saturday Night…
Care home’s candy cart brings shopping experience to residents
A CANDY cart and a toiletry trolley are doing the rounds at a Blyth care home to give residents a…
Retirement party for care home worker Wendy
ONE of the first employees to work at a Teesside care home has retired after 18 years of service. Wendy…
Students entertain elderly in learning initiative
STUDENTS from Middlesbrough College have been spending time with elderly care home residents as part of a learning initiative. The…
Care home and community group in kindness exchange
RANDOM Act of Kindness Day has seen a flurry of unexpected exchanges between a Hebburn care home and a community…
Shetland pony Smurf brings back childhood memories
A BLIND Shetland pony gave an elderly care home resident visions of his childhood during a recent animal therapy session.…
Superfan Malcolm enjoys T-Rex tribute concert
T-REX superfan Malcolm Temke got to see his favourite band live again when tribute act T-Rextasy played Middlesbrough Theatre. Despite…
Mardi Gras carnival at Teesside care home
THE CARNIVAL came to a Teesside care home when residents marked Mardi Gras with a fun-filled day. Residents at Mandale…
Angels given to Saltburn shoppers on Kindness Day
A SEWING club has been handing out free knitted angels to Saltburn shoppers as part of Random Act of Kindness…