Golden Buzzers All Round For Orchards Got Talent!
As Dementia Action Week starts (May 13-19th) Orchard Care Homes has proved its residents have a breadth of skills that would put a TV talent…
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Kerry Puts Her Best Foot Forward To Raise Money For Dementia Research And Care
A caring dementia support worker is embarking on a fundraising sponsored steps campaign in May – and care home residents are keen to join her…
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Maypole Dancing Delights Residents At Colchester Care Home
Residents at Nayland House in Colchester have been skipping their way into summer this month with some traditional Maypole dancing. Staff at the residential care…
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Long-Distance Runner Visits Mother After Completing Five Marathons To Help Raise Over £19,000 For Alzheimer’s Society
A proud mother, Jessie Murphy, aged 76, who has lived at HC-One Scotland’s Douglas View Care Home in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, since July 2023, has been…
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Dorchester 105-Year-Old Care Home Resident Tries Muay Thai Boxing
A 105-year-old Dorchester care home resident has enjoyed testing her hand at Muay Thai boxing. Jean, who lives at Maiden Castle House, was invited to…
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Kay Has The Scoop On The Secret To A Long, Happy Life
A resident at Innis Mhor care home in Tain celebrated her 103rd birthday with a cherished tradition: enjoying an ice cream on her favourite beach….
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Off To University For 81-Year-Old Care Home Resident Brian
Higher education called for 81-year-old care home resident Brian Hodgson – when he spent time with students at Durham University. Brian, who lives at Mandale…
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Charming Owls Bring Joy To Berkshire Care Home Residents
Photo 1: Resident Michael Holdstock, who has a visual impairment, gently strokes one of the owls with support from its handler. Photo 2: Resident Les…
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State-Of-The-Art Care Home Opens Information Hub
A care provider on the verge of opening a state-of-the-art EMI home has cut the ribbon on an information hub, giving stakeholders a first look…
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Hampshire Care Home Launches Monthly Choir Group For People Living With Dementia
Portsdown View has recently launched ‘The Portsdown Memory Choir’. Aimed at improving the lives of people living with dementia, participants will gather every month to…
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Orchard Blythe’s 1950s Community Event Takes Residents On A Nostalgic Journey
Orchard Blythe Care Home, located in Coleshill, hosted a 1950s community event on April 30, 2024, that whisked attendees away to a bygone era. The…
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Elm Bank Care Home Residents Get Competitive With Spring Garden Games
The residents at Elm Bank care home in Kettering got their competitive minds in to action, and after a warm up, they got in to…
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Age UK Launches Walking Tennis Programme For Older People
Age UK, with funding from the LTA Tennis Foundation has launched its new initiative for older people, The Walking Tennis programme, which will take place…
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World War II Captive Celebrates 100th Birthday At Argentum Lodge Care Home
George Durkal, who was held captive in an internment camp in Germany during World War II, marked his 100th Birthday with a celebration at Argentum…
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Oakland Care’s ‘Gold-Standard’ Sustainability Efforts Recognised At Global Awards
Care home provider, Oakland Care, have been presented with a ‘Gold’ award at the Green World Environment Awards for their standout sustainability efforts. For 2024…
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