The Scottish care home worker older than some residents
"I tried retiring once. I went out for afternoon teas and met up with friends but that was 20 years ago and I've worked ever since.Despite two hip replacements, she still works 30 hours a week.She started off in the kitchen and is now an activities coordinator.
Mrs Thomson also insists on paying her respects to late residents, many of whom she has formed a close bond with over the years, by attending their funerals."I want to cut down a bit after the new year but I have no plans to retire," she added.
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