‘Care Home Idol’ is a yearly competition by carehome.co.uk and is designed to showcase the talent and fun that exists in the UK care homes and to challenge ageist stereotypes. Care Homes were asked to send in videos of their residents singing and the general public were asked to vote for their favourite online.
The winning video belonged to Gladys and Bev, who sang Elvis’s ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight’.
A spokesperson commented, “The video is a touching display of a strong bond between a member of staff and a resident, and it is not surprising that visitors to carehome.co.uk were touched by their performance.”
Gladys, 96, has been a resident in Rose Lodge for nearly a year, previously living in Dalton Crescent since the houses were built. She was married to George Stephens, who had a bakery in Bishop Auckland. Her son, Brian, is a well known county councillor. Davina Ludlow director at carehome.co.uk said, “I would like to congratulate everyone who submitted a video. It has been great fun for us here to watch everyone’s videos; some of which have been heart warming and some funny, but which have all showcased some excellent talent. To the overall winners Gladys and Bev, a special well done!”
Rose Lodge are holding a presentation on Wednesday 9th April at 11.30am, with a big party open to everyone.