Staff at a Gorleston care home found a festive way to raise awareness of dementia.

Eastern Daily Press: Staff from Lydia Eva Court, Gorleston in Elf costumes to mark Alzheimers and Dementia day. Elaine Crabtree, Annie Vickery, Sally Cragg and Jane Sexton. Picture: Nick ButcherStaff from Lydia Eva Court, Gorleston in Elf costumes to mark Alzheimers and Dementia day. Elaine Crabtree, Annie Vickery, Sally Cragg and Jane Sexton. Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2017)

Carers, management and other members of staff at Lydia Eva Court donned brightly-coloured elf costumes as the home took part in a national Alzheimer's and dementia awareness day.

Eastern Daily Press: Staff from Lydia Eva Court, Gorleston in Elf costumes to mark Alzheimers and Dementia day. Carol Johnson. Paula Reade and Kelly Foster having fun. Picture: Nick ButcherStaff from Lydia Eva Court, Gorleston in Elf costumes to mark Alzheimers and Dementia day. Carol Johnson. Paula Reade and Kelly Foster having fun. Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2017)

Anybody visiting the home on Friday would be forgiven for thinking they had just entered Father Christmas's workshop, as the home participated in Elf Day.

Eastern Daily Press: Staff from Lydia Eva Court, Gorleston in Elf costumes to mark Alzheimers and Dementia day. Carol Johnson. Paula Reade and Kelly Foster having fun. Picture: Nick ButcherStaff from Lydia Eva Court, Gorleston in Elf costumes to mark Alzheimers and Dementia day. Carol Johnson. Paula Reade and Kelly Foster having fun. Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2017)

There was also Christmas carol singing, karaoke and a tombola, as the staff also raised funds for amenities at the home.

Carol Johnson, one of the care assistants at the home, said: 'It was brilliant - we raised £240, which we can now use for different things for our residents, such as trips out and visiting entertainment. It was a lovely day

'However, the most important thing was raising awareness of Alzheimer's and dementia, which affects so many people.'