Search Newcastle Adding To Older People’s Advice Team Thanks To Newcastle Building Society Support
A longstanding Newcastle charity which helps around 1,000 older people in the city’s West End every year is extending its…
From hamsters to dogs, new study reveals the best pets for when you’re over 50
The Paw-fect Pets for Later Life, Revealed. Cats are revealed as the overall best pet for people in their senior…
Vitamin C deficiency in care homes and the elderly
By Patrick Holford, author and founder of www.vitaminCforcovid.com A government survey of people over-65-year-olds found that 4% – that’s almost…
Choir singers celebrate care home resident’s 96th birthday
CHOIR singers surprised a Teesside care home resident with a special performance for his 96th birthday. John Podzukites, who lives…
Care home given £30,000 to help residents with dementia
A HARTLEPOOL care home has been allocated almost £30,000 to carry out improvements for residents with dementia. Queens Meadow Care…
Concern at adult social care offer in government settlemen
North Yorkshire County Council has reacted with concern at what it sees as insufficient money to address the pressures on…
Frail Elderly proves hot topic on agenda of region’s healthcare professionals
A conference which took place in the North East has showcased a number of innovative new approaches to improving the…
Young carol singers visit new Sowerby extra care facility
Youngsters from Sowerby Community Primary School brought a Christmassy feel to an Open Day, which highlighted a fantastic new extra…
‘Cup of festive kindness’ Christmas Tea Party celebrates Stockton’s elderly
Over 140 elderly people and carers joined together at Preston Park Museum and Grounds for the The ‘Cup of Festive…
Donations fly in for Stockton care homes’ Christmas appeal
A CHRISTMAS shoebox appeal has resulted in donations of biscuits, chocolates and other festive gifts for Stockton’s elderly and vulnerable.…
Christmas in Mind campaign launch press release
CHRISTMAS can be an emotional and challenging time for many people but a new campaign is being launched to help…
Sign up with the Snow Angels
As temperatures continue to tumble, the call has gone out for Snow Angels to help support the elderly and vulnerable…
Art bridges generation gap in Lynemouth
The village of Lynemouth have created some beautiful artwork to brighten up the lives of older people in their community.…
Care home throws open doors to vulnerable at Christmas
LONELY, elderly and vulnerable people are being given a lifeline this Christmas – as a Teesside care home throws open…
The Social Resource Centre delivers Christmas cheer to the elderly
A NORTH EAST charity is spreading early Christmas cheer to some of the region’s most socially isolated elderly people.