Octogenarian Carolyn Patty works 30 hours a week looking after residents in a care home.
Carolyn Patty, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday, is known to sit with the residents holding their hand and reading to them during their final hours of life.During group activities she is fond of balloon tennis and armchair fishing.But Carolyn isn't just any older person in a care setting, in fact she is a member of staff who works 30 hours a week.
"Older people continue to need stimulation and laughing releases endorphins which makes them feel better - even for a little while," she says. "Absolutely, everyone has a purpose and even if it's only a few hours a week it's good for you," she says.Loughview is home to 26 men and women and is run by Radius Housing.
Resident manager Helen Craig says Radius needs more people like Carolyn and the organisation is looking for people to join their team.
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