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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 8, 20172 min read
Four Seasons Health Care and Active Minds partner on activities products for people with dementia
Four Seasons Health Care, the UK’s largest independent elderly care provider and a leader in dementia care, is partnering with Active...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 5, 20171 min read
#RealBreadWeek
Tomorrow sees the launch of Real Bread Week - Worldwide 2017 this offers great opportunities to engage with local communities and other...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 16, 20171 min read
Celebrating St Valentine's Day
Activity coordinators will be making their final preparations for St Valentine's Day this week. Following on from NATIONAL STORYTELLING...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 16, 20163 min read
Are you a blogger?
"Begin blogging at 80+? Not a lot of people do that! But I did and it has changed my life. Between blogging and the social media a...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 10, 20163 min read
It takes time to grow a marrow
Outstanding Activities gave a seed to Forest Healthcare and their glorious harvest continues to improve quality of life. It’s been my...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 26, 20165 min read
5 ideas for Group Activities
Whenever I visit online forums about dementia care and activities I frequently read posts from my fellow activity coordinators asking for...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 19, 20161 min read
September's Book of the Month
My chosen book for September's 'Book of the Month' is A guide to person-centred compassionate elder care Dignity in action The HEART of...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 8, 20164 min read
Are You Valued?
One of the things we come up against time and again when speaking to homes, managers and activity coordinators about activities is the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 16, 20162 min read
Happy Days - Have You Seen our 1950s Room Scene Wallpaper?
At Happy Days, we appreciate there’s nothing better than fresh air for feeling good but when residents, patients and people living with...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 7, 20165 min read
Our Story
At the tender age of only 10 months my son and I were both involved in a horrific car accident. I was lucky and escaped with back and...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 18, 20162 min read
Dementia Inspired Art Show
When I first met Violet I liked her instantly. She has a wonderful sense of humour and, I’m told, is a practical joker at heart. Every...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 15, 20162 min read
Help! Our new Activity Coordinator is just plain lazy!
We have a new Activity Coordinator (AC) she’s friendly, and joined our team as a highly recommended, well qualified member. The only...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 28, 20153 min read
The gift of creative engagement!
Recently I was talking with a friend about writing this article and she asked me what the title was. When I told her I was calling it...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 14, 20151 min read
Music Mirrors for Memories
Memories are a large part of who we are. Music helps us remember things – from mother-love to times-tables. But memories can fade –...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 10, 20153 min read
Transforming Quality of Life through Exercise and Activities
Four years ago I set up a social enterprise, Oomph! Wellness, to transform quality of life of older adults through provision of a new...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 22, 20152 min read
On this day.
Reminiscence is a well-known and well used activity if you are working with people living with dementia. Sometimes the challenge can be...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 15, 20151 min read
Changing habits.
I must admit when my father in law, who had dementia, was living with us we always let him watch Coronation Street (as this is what he...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 17, 20151 min read
Everyday activities everyday.
I went to one care home recently where one of the new residents spends nearly all day outside wiping down the windows and paintwork with...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 8, 20154 min read
7 top tips to Risk Enablement
I’d like to start this blog by asking you a simple question: What are you doing right now? Now, I know you’re reading an internet page...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 3, 20154 min read
Arts and Crafts
I have read many interesting articles on the use of art therapy, and the therapeutic and positive benefits gained through its use in...
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