Reminiscence Scrapbooks Project
My name is Rachel Davies and I’m the Activity Coordinator at the brand new Dementia & Residential Home, Oakview Lodge in Welwyn Garden...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 1, 20182 min read
CARE HOMES ACROSS THE UK CELEBRATE NATIONAL FISH & CHIP DAY 2018 IN STYLE
Friday 1st June will see people across the country celebrating their love of fish and chips as they come together on National Fish & Chip...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 27, 20181 min read
Active Minds help people with dementia lead active lives.
Globally, the numbers of people living with dementia are predicted to increase from 50 million in 2017 to over 125 million in 2050....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 16, 20182 min read
The benefits of memory boxes for people living with dementia
For people living with dementia, nostalgia or reminiscence therapy can be really helpful and memory boxes can be used to create...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 23, 20172 min read
#Fun with Twitter - part 2
Here’s part 2 of our #Fun with Twitter article. Hopefully you will now have your own Twitter profile, and you are following us on Twitter...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 6, 20172 min read
#FruityFridays
#FruityFridays is a great way to get your team involved in activities. Speak to your chef/kitchen staff and ask them about seasonal...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 2, 20172 min read
Memory Walk helps raise dementia awareness
Yesterday we held our first community event, Wellingborough & District Memory Walk. The walk was designed to be fully inclusive for all...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 15, 20173 min read
Ways to Reminisce
Reminiscing is for everyone, no matter what age - but is especially useful when visiting or caring for elderly relatives or people who...
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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
Jan 12, 20172 min read
National Storytelling Week - ‘Telling Stories - All About Me’
As National Storytelling Week heads into its 14th year, many UK care homes, day centres and community groups will become part of the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 27, 20163 min read
The Art of Conversation
This month, Suzanne Mumford from The Daily Sparkle explores how and why reminiscence therapy can help people who are isolated or lacking...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 15, 20162 min read
Let’s Get Tongues Wagging - Hairdressing Salon - A time to chat ...
It’s been wonderful to be part of the many creative achievements in residential care homes over the past few years, either following a...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 18, 20161 min read
Mocktail Celebrations
Mocktail Celebrations: Homes within the Peninsula group have decided to host mocktail celebrations as suggested by Managing Director,...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 27, 20163 min read
Sparkles for the Whole Home
We have talked a lot before about the Whole Home Approach - we believe it is vital for the wellbeing of residents that they have frequent...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 23, 20162 min read
Active Minds Launches Innovative Multi-Sensory Reminiscence Product
Dementia activity company, Active Minds, are launching a first-of-its-kind reminiscence activity incorporating sound and smell for people...
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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
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
Aug 20, 20152 min read
Memories of childhood summers
I was talking during my musical activity the other day, off the cuff as usual. I was outside and as I normally use an electronic...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 28, 20153 min read
Loving, the essence of being a butterfly in dementia care
In a recent visit to a care home, there was a sense of people feeling bored and waiting for something interesting to happen. There were...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 19, 20153 min read
Simple musical activities that you can do with someone living with Dementia
You may have a friend or a relative who is living with dementia. Sometimes you may find it hard to engage with that person, especially if...
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