Wendy Gaught, Senior Carer at Maple Lodge Care Home in Catterick has been shortlisted by the judges in the Dementia Carer of The Year award category in The Northern Echo Health and Care Awards 2021. The winner for each award will be announced on the night and will receive a special trophy. The Health and…
It was a real pleasure to watch the activities going on at St Mary’s Care Centre. The residents were so enthusiastic and still laughing at the things they had done in their activity session the previous day. On Monday, they’d had a pamper session, and all those who joined in had a manicure and a…
Snow! It either makes you want to hide under the duvet or throw on every coat and scarf you have and get out there and enjoy it. Joan, a resident at The Lawns, is one of those people who loves to be outside and is particularly enthusiastic about snowy weather. Joan said, “Let it snow!”…
Everyone loves a birthday and everyone loves cake, at least that’s what Pauline, a resident at Alpine Lodge Care Home, thinks. It was Pauline’s birthday last week and the staff and other residents at the Stocksbridge care homemade sure she enjoyed herself. As well as a birthday party, Pauline was presented with a birthday cake,…
The residents at Cantley Grange Care Home in Doncaster enjoyed selecting delicious toppings to go with their pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Sylvia, a resident, was the first to try them out, and Tina, the Home Manager, served up her dish. Sylvia couldn’t decide which of the delicious toppings to choose, and eventually, she went for…
Alpine Lodge residents can’t wait for Spring and the opportunity to get into the garden and do some serious gardening. This week they planted their tomatoes. They are hoping for a bumper crop because the Stocksbridge care home recently became the owner of a new greenhouse. As soon as the sunshine beats a path to…
Love is in the air 💕💕💕 Or it certainly was at Sutton Hall and Lodge as their residents enjoyed Valentine’s Day. Especially resident couple Arthur and Rita. Proving first love can last forever Arthur and Rita wined and dined to celebrate their life-long relationship on Valentine’s Day. Arthur invited Rita to join…
Check your pulse, if these pictures don’t warm your heart and make you smile! The residents at The Lawns were feeling the love on Valentine’s Day. The residents and staff at the Darlington care home wanted to send their loved ones a little message on Valentine’s Day, just to let them know that they…
Tess, the newly appointed Clinical Lead at The Elms in Louth, wanted to create a more home-from-home experience, or rather pub-near-home experience, so after a brainstorming session, the care team came up with an idea! Hey, presto! After a bit of rubbing down and paint, the Woodland Pub was launched on Valentine’s Day, much to…
No one can forget the wonderful moment when Harry and Doreen were reunited at The Grange in #Darlington. Care homes are designed to give you another chapter to enjoy. Harry and Doreen are doing just that, making more memories. Here’s an image of them together on Valentine’s Day and if you want to see their…