Across our care homes and services, residents had a wonderful time enjoying a mixture of fun activities and celebrations last month. Here are our 2024 December highlights:
You can help us make a difference to older people this winter
Last year we distributed grants worth £58,000 to help older people stay warm and safe during the coldest months. One of these grant recipients was Iris, 73. She told us:
“I can only thank God for what Friends of the Elderly did for me. They were amazing, they gave me £400 for heating oil. Without that I’d be stuffed. I am eternally grateful.”
A donation today can help older people like Iris, who have nowhere else to turn for help. You can read more about the impact of your donations on our website.
Elf and happiness at The Lawn Care Home
At The Lawn, our Alton-based residential care home, the residents have spent a day with some cheeky and naughty elves to celebrate this year’s jolly, holly National Elf Day.
Find out how residents celebrated National Elf Day here.
Mince Pie Bake-A-Thon at New Copford Place Care Home
Mince Pie Bake-A-Thon at New Copford Place Care HomeAt New Copford Place, our Colchester-based residential care home, the residents and care team have started the Yuletide Season getting festive with a Mince Pie Bake-A-Thon Competition.
Find out who won the Bake-A-Thon here.
Alton resident Elizabeth shares her favourite things
Alton resident Elizabeth shares her favourite thingsWith this year’s World Kindness Day focusing on wellbeing, Elizabeth Anderson, a resident at The Lawn, our Alton-based residential care home, has been sharing her love of her favourite things which keep her happy, content and healthy.
Read about Elizabeth’s favourite things here.
Congratulations to our #ShareYourTree winner
Congratulations to our #ShareYourTree winnerThis year, we asked our supporters to #ShareYourTree and help bring Christmas cheer to our residents and service users, who loved looking at everyone’s beautiful trees. It was a very difficult vote, as all trees submitted were absolutely stunning, but the results are in and our #ShareYourTree winner is.. our very own Jenny Griffiths! Residents selected her tree without knowing it was hers. Well done Jenny, and well done and thank you to everyone who sent us a beautiful tree picture. Merry Christmas!
Fundraiser’s charity single a contender for the Christmas number one
We are delighted that the talented filmmaker and musician, Sam Clegg, is fundraising for Friends of the Elderly again this year, via his heart-warming song and video, ‘Send Me A Sign’.
Sam is passionate about raising awareness and support for older people who are isolated and struggling, which he has demonstrates through his amazing new song and video.
You can watch the video on YouTube here or download the song via iTunes or Amazon, the proceeds of the song will go towards helping older people feel less alone this winter. Thank you Sam!
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