Care Home Brings the Caribbean to Rotherham
Laureate Court care home in Rotherham, recently arranged a heartwarming surprise for one of its cherished residents, Arthur, and his wife Lynne, on the occasion…
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A Dream Of Horses And Hooves Comes True For Care Home Resident Gwen
A wish came true for Amberley Hall care home resident Gwen recently – when she got to see horses being shoed, the same way she…
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More Than 1 In 3 Over 65s (4.7 Million) Lack The Basic Skills To Use The Internet Successfully
New analysis by Age UK has found around 4.7million people aged 65 and over in the UK are unable to complete all eight of the…
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Landmark Study Reveals Extent Of Challenges For People Growing Old In England – Despite Scarcity Of Data
Hourglass, the only charity focused on the abuse and neglect of older people in the UK has released a revolutionary Safer Ageing Index in partnership…
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Sky’s The Limit As WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
A Second World War veteran badly injured clearing enemy mines from a beach nearly 80 years ago has hit the heights to celebrate his 100th…
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Brixworth Care Home Resident Makes ‘Reconnection’ With Faith After Ten-Year Church Absence
A Brixworth care home resident has marked Easter by reconnecting with his faith after visiting a local church for the first time in a decade….
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Touchwood Musicbrings Musical Experience Togibraltar Nursing Home
Gibraltar Nursing Home nestled in Monmouth,recently invited Touchwood Music for a musical experience for its residents, fondly referred to as family members. Residents at Gibraltar…
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Long Life Attributed To Not Having A Mobile Phone
Marjorie Hodnett, known as Aunty Marj, will celebrate her 110th birthday on Monday 1st April, attributing her long life to not having a mobile phone….
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Owl Makes ‘Flying Visit’ To For Animal Therapy Session
A barn owl, called Bonzo, has flown into Hargrave House in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, to bring some joy to its residents. Visiting from family-run farm,…
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Care Home Residents Celebrate World Poetry Day
Rhyming couplets were the order of the day at Austen House care home in Lower Earley, Reading where residents were keen to get involved in…
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Care Home’s Rainbow Celebration Rounds Off Year Of Help For Children’s Charity
A rainbow-themed party was the perfect way to celebrate a year of fundraising by care home residents and staff in aid of a Dorset children’s…
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Shropshire Care Home Offers Free Workshop On Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia
Families and loved ones of those living with dementia will have the chance to get expert advice as part of a series of workshops being…
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Carers Pull Strings To Make Wish Come True For Ex-Harpist Georgina, 89
A Hampshire care home made a resident’s heartfelt wish come true with a surprise opportunity to play the harp again for the first time in…
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Exercise Class For Those With Dementia Proves “Huge Success”
The First open Love to Move exercise class for those living with dementia in Barnsley was a “huge success”, according to organisers. Dozens of care…
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Golf In Society Tees Up Fun-Filled Day At Ripon Care Home
A TEE-RIFIC golf-themed activity had Ripon care home residents swinging with joy when they putt their skills to the test on an indoor green. Anthony…
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