Staff at Ashcombe House Care Home in Worting Road, Basingstoke STAFF at Ashcombe House Care Home in Worting Road swapped their uniforms for costumes on National Elf Day on Friday, December 4, in an effort to raise support and awareness to those people living with dementia. Launched by the Alzheimer’s Society and delivered direct from the North Pole, Elf Day was created to sprinkle some festive cheer on fundraising towards finding a cure for dementia. From stripy socks to head-to-toe elf outfits, anything goes – there’s snow better way to raise money to help beat dementia. Staff greeted residents in their elfish apparel to enjoy a day of elf antics and games. Nicky Parry, a resident at Basingstoke home, said: “It is always a very festive day and the staff always make us laugh in their costumes, it’s also a wonderful way to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s.”