Senior living

Mayor sets the wheels in motion for care home’s charity bike ride which aims to clock up 376 miles

Residents at a Dorset care home have shown that age is no barrier when it comes to raising cash through pedal power. Riders at Avon Reach in Mudeford have begun a... READ MORE »

Paris comes to Poole as care home is inspired by Team GB to host its own sporting tournament

A care home was so inspired by Team GB's success at the Paralympics that it decided to host its own version of the sporting tournament. Residents and team members at Care... READ MORE »

Walking the walk: Retirement community developer raises over £50k to combat loneliness in later life

A fundraising walk along the Jurassic Coast, organised by Bournemouth-based McCarthy Stone, has raised over £50,000 to support local grassroots charities assisting older... READ MORE »

Compliments to the chef! Barchester MD cooks up a storm to raise £11,595 for local charities

Staff and residents at Upton Bay care home in Hamworthy are celebrating their managing director, Natasha Lazovic, for stepping out of her comfort zone recently to compete... READ MORE »

Jurassic Coast charity walk: Bournemouth’s McCarthy Stone steps up for seniors

A fundraising walk along Dorset's Jurassic Coast is set to raise vital funds for grassroots charities that support older people. Ninety-five participants will trek the... READ MORE »

Colten Care backs hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza as ten hopefuls prepare to dance their way to glory

Ballroom dance fans living at care homes in Bournemouth and Poole are stepping up to follow the progress of a prestigious Strictly-style competition run by Forest Holme... READ MORE »

Dorset's family-run Serenata Care adds third care home following seven-figure funding package

A seven-figure funding package from HSBC has enabled a family-run care company to acquire its third site. Dorset-based Serenata Care has purchased the Two Cedars... READ MORE »

Agincare unveils multi-million-pound digital transformation aiming to centre people in its services

Agincare, the Portland-based care provider, has unveiled the latest part of its multi-million-pound digital transformation strategy. The strategy, which includes a new... READ MORE »

Dorset Tea-mwork! Cuppa company joins forces with Bake Off star for Age UK

Dorset Tea has joined forces with Great British Bake Off star 'Maggie the Seaside Baker' to host a special event for Age UK. As part of the company's 'Communi-Tea'... READ MORE »

Dorchester care home residents get knitting for animal charity

Residents from Dorchester’s Maiden Castle House care home have done their part for an animal charity in Wareham. Together they knitted some cosy blankets for the... READ MORE »