News and Blog

Hello and welcome to my October blog. This month I am delighted to welcome dietitians Vittoria Romano and Alison Smith who have written an excellent and informative guest blog for the Charity about nutrition and hydration for older people. Introductions: Vittoria Romano is a community dietitian who specialises in care of older adults, supporting care…

At The Lawn care home in Alton, Hampshire, the care team has been celebrating with resident, Joyce Colley, as she enjoyed her landmark 101st Birthday. For her extra special day, The Lawn care team ensured Joyce had a birthday to remember. They decorated the care home in an array of beautiful celebratory decorations and presented Joyce with…

At RNNH care home in Bournemouth, Dorset, the residents spent a lovely day reminiscing about their days in the Scouts and Guides. Residents ‘Did Their Gardening Best’ with the 21st Bournemouth Cub Scouts when the Pack visited to work in the care home’s beautiful gardens as part of their Cubs Gardener Activity Badge. The 21st…

At Bernard Sunley care home, prior to the sad passing of the charity’s Royal Patron, HM Queen Elizabeth II, the care team made sure resident Cedric Vallint’s 100th Birthday celebrations were ‘just the ticket’ for the British Rail veteran. In the morning, Cedric’s room was decked out to the nines with celebratory 100 balloons and a…

At Friends of the Elderly, we always have the wellbeing of our residents and clients at the heart and forefront of everything we do. To celebrate and honour the theme of this year’s United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) – ‘The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women,’ we have spoken to some of…