Staying Fit” The Secret To 102 Says Resident At Altrincham Home
A resident at an Altrincham home celebrated her 102nd birthday and credits her fitness as a secret to a long life. Joyce Wilson lives at…
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RAF Nurses Give Retired Officer Anne A Flying Start To 100th Birthday
A former RAF Nursing Officer enjoyed a 100th birthday surprise when three serving military nurses came to wish her well in uniform. Centenarian Anne Burchell…
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More Than 1 Million Older People Urged To Get Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine
The NHS is urging around 1.3 million older people who have not yet had the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to get jabbed, as health service…
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Boys Trip Out To Pub For Residents At Harrogate Home In Bid To Spark Conversations
The residents had a great time comparing drinks and having various conversations A Harrogate home arranged a trip to the local pub for its male…
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Veteran Friendly Status For Two Huddersfield Care Homes
TWO Huddersfield care homes have been declared “Veteran Friendly” after receiving accreditation by an armed forces charity backed scheme. Aden Mount Care Home and Aden…
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Centenarian Receives 200 Birthday Cards Following Social Media Appeal
Turning 100 is a remarkable milestone, and for Doris, it became even more special thanks to an outpouring of love from her community. Doris’ 100th…
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Elderly Resident Hits The Ice!
Resident, Maureen at Upton Bay care home in Hamworthy had always wanted to resurrect her passion for winter sports especially ice skating, so staff at…
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From Liverpool to a Kenyan Safari, all from Simonsfield Care Home
Residents of Simonsfield Care Home, Liverpool, part of Qualia Care, went on a whirlwind adventure to Rome, the Grand Canyon and were taken on a…
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Bedhampton Care Home Gets The Blood Pumping With An Energetic Game Of Walking Netball
This week, residents at Portsdown View in Bedhampton took part in an exciting game of Walking Netball; a sport specially adapted for older adults. Residents…
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Longview Care Home Residents Step into Fun with Seated Tap Dancing Class
Residents at Longview Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, enjoyed a lively and engaging seated tap dancing class on 3rd February, as part…
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Study Reveals How Lifelong Exercise Could Protect Against Dementia
A team at University College London (UCL) has found a link between regular physical activity throughout life and changes in the brain which could help…
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Residents at Local Care Home Receive Surprise Visit from Woolly Pals
Butlers Mews Care Home was recently visited by The Alpaca Pals, bringing some furry fun to the residents. The two alpacas, named Mickey and Julio,…
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South East Group Of Care Homes Dock In Thailand As Part Of 2025 Virtual World Cruise
Residents and team members across Nellsar, a South East group of Care Homes, have embarked on their annual virtual world cruise to promote meaningful well-being…
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Coventry Care Home’s Residents Take the Stage in Peter Pan
Residents at Avalon Court Care Home soared to new heights in a one-of-a-kind production of Peter Pan last week at the care home. The Avalon…
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Care Resident Richard McQueen Celebrates Centenary with Special Surprise from Wycombe Wanderers
Surrey Heights Dementia Care Centre, part of CHD Living, recently marked a significant milestone as resident Richard McQueen celebrated his 100th birthday with a touching…
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