29/04/2026
For Global Intergenerational Week, we've been celebrating the stories, friendships and moments that happen across Anchor's care homes and housing communities every single day.
At Anchor - Elderwood care home in Darlington, resident Eric formed a special friendship with a young visitor, Alice, who visited her nana, Kath.
After losing his wife (who was also called Alice), Eric chose to gift her cherished childhood teddy bear to Alice, knowing it would be loved once again.
Across our communities, these intergenerational connections take shape in all sorts of ways - between residents and visiting families, neighbours who look out for one another, and friendships that span years, backgrounds, and experiences.
We're proud to be home to moments like these.
https://www.anchor.org.uk/news-events-blogs/news/elderwood-care-home-shows-how-intergenerational-friendships-can-last