Great Yarmouth Centenarian Elsie’s 100 Birthday Cards Request Exceeds All Expectations
When a call was put out to send 100 birthday cards to a Great Yarmouth care home resident for her 100th birthday, little did she…
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Hugh Grant “Spreads Festive Cheer” Serving Christmas Lunch to Elderly Residents
PHOTO: KEVIN POOLMAN/H&F COUNCIL Hugh Grant shared some “festive spirit” by spending Christmas Day serving a joyful lunch to elderly residents in London in what…
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Frome Nursing Home Winter Wonderland
Frome Nursing Home opens its doors and welcomes the Frome community in to experience its wonderful Winter Wonderland. The home transformed into a festive haven,…
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Life Expectancy Decline Hits Economy and Workforce
Life expectancy for people aged over 50 has started to fall, new research from the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC) reveals The think tank…
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Oh Yes They Did, Fleetwood Hall’s Christmas Pantomime is Another Big Hit
Staff and residents of Fleetwood Hall Care Home turned to Snow White for their annual Christmas panto inspiration and put on their own version –…
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RMBI Care Co. and MCF Awarded The Menopause Friendly Accreditation
RMBI Care Co. and The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF, the Freemasons’ Charity) have been awarded The Menopause Friendly Accreditation. Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the…
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D-Day Veterans Celebrate Their 100th Birthdays
Two D-Day veterans who live at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford are celebrating their 100th birthdays this month. Peter Belcher marked his milestone…
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Joan Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday At Aria Court In March
The Aria Court family has celebrated the remarkable 102nd birthday of resident, Joan Howe. The home was full of laughter and love as Joan’s family…
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Well-Travelled Bernard Sunley Residents Could Help Direct Santa On Christmas Eve
With Christmas Day just around the corner, it appears that residents at Bernard Sunley, the residential, nursing and dementia care home managed by Charity, Friends…
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Newbury Care Home Fulfils Resident’s Wish Of Returning To Family-Owned Shop
A Newbury care home resident was delighted to pay a visit to her family’s knitting shop – which has been in her family for four…
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Research Finds Alcohol Can Be Part Of Having A ‘Good Life’ In Care Homes
A study exploring alcohol policy and practice in care homes across England has been carried out by academics from the University of Bedfordshire in partnership…
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Helping Hands Deliver A Little Christmas Magic For New Forest Families In Need
Kindhearted residents at a New Forest care home turned Santa’s helpers to support families in need in their community. Working alongside care and companionship staff,…
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Care Homes From Across The Region Came Together To Take Part In A Christmas-Inspired Baking Competition
HICA Group residents from care homes in Hull, Grimsby, Goole and Bridlington as well as those from North Lincolnshire participated in a group-wide mince pie…
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The Beatles Adorn Care Home’s Competition Winning Christmas Tree
THE BEATLES have helped a Liverpool care home win a Christmas tree competition – with baubles, cut outs and guitar decorations in tribute to the…
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Poole Care Home Residents Left Spellbound By School Pupils’ Talent Show
Care home residents in Poole were left in awe and amazement after being invited to visit their local school’s talent show. Pupils from Cornerstone Academy…
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