Nursing home residents going for gold in their own version of the Winter Olympics

By Douglas Whitbread via SWNS

Heart-warming pictures show nursing home residents supporting Team GB in the Winter Olympics while remembering their favorite moments from past sporting triumphs.

Participants at Four Seasons Health Care Group’s 150 homes posed for photos with banners, flags and torches - stirring up memories of past glory and plucky British spirit.

At the firm’s home in Blackburn, Lancs., England, residents took part in activities including tabletop curling, snowball bowling, cross-country quizzing and armchair ice dancing.

Later, they engaged in “reminiscence sessions,” where they discussed Eddie the Eagle’s gutsy ski jumping in 1988 and Torvill and Dean legendary gold medal in 1984.

Resident Doreen Wilkinson with her homemade Olympic torch. (Four Seasons Health Care Group via SWNS)

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Residents also explored Chinese culture during the games, including a live-streamed tour of Beijing with a local guide to show them around and answer any questions.

Resident, Anne MacDonald, 89, said: “I’m really enjoying taking part in all the different events.

"They’re great fun and it just goes to show you can have a go at anything whatever your age.”

88-year-old resident, Dennis Easy, laughed: “It’s so exciting! I didn’t know I had it in me - I just hope Team GB win as many medals as I have!”

Debra Banks, the home’s manager, said: “Everyone is really enjoying getting involved in our ‘Going for Gold’ Olympic activities.

“I’m sure our team members are going to be kept very busy handing out medals to our residents who are extremely competitive.

“Our Olympic themed activities will culminate with a closing ceremony party so we can celebrate everyone’s achievements, perhaps over a snowball cocktail or two!”