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Tips to help care for an elderly person with dementia

Posted on 14 April 2022

At Friends of the Elderly, one of the things we pride ourselves on is the personalised care we provide to our residents and clients. Whether dropping in a couple of times a week to one of our day care centres, staying with us for a few weeks on a short respite break, or living with…

2022 March highlights from our care homes

Posted on 13 April 2022

Across our care homes and services, residents had a wonderful time enjoying a mixture of fun activities and celebrations last month. Here are our March highlights: Bournemouth Knit and Natter group knit for Ukraine The Knit and Natter group is a popular activity and social session that residents love to take part in at RNNH…

RNNH care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with a surprise visit from down under

Posted on 6 April 2022

At RNNH Care Home in Bournemouth, Dorset, one of our residents, Rita Crumplin, has been celebrating her landmark 100th Birthday which was topped off with a wonderful surprise treat – a visit from her son, Paul, who flew all the way from Australia to share in his Mum’s special, centenary day. Rita, who has been…

Our Essex care home helps Barbara celebrate landmark 101st birthday

Posted on 6 April 2022

At New Copford Place care home in Colchester, Essex, the care team has been celebrating Barbara Purves’ milestone 101st Birthday with gifts, cards and a special birthday afternoon tea treat complete with music and singing with her care home friends. Barbara, who has been a resident at New Copford Place since September 2019, grew up…

£16,078 has been raised through our Winter Appeal

Posted on 30 March 2022

A huge thank you to everyone who kindly donated. The money raised will offer vital support for some of the poorest older people in our communities who have nowhere else to turn. This winter, we have helped 11 older people afford their heating bills, replaced 19 broken refrigeration appliances, and helped to pay for 27…