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Northumbria University academics seek over 65s for Healthy Ageing research

Researchers from Northumbria University are asking adults aged 65 or over to spare some time to help with their latest research...

Jan 8, 20201 min read

January is Hot Tea Month

Hmmm... Hot tea! We Brits really don't need any excuses for drinking more hot tea, let's face it we've probably used them all....

Dec 20, 20191 min read

We wish you a merry Christmas!

To all our members, subscribers and followers, Thank you for your enthusiasm, support and engagement, you have been a great source of...

Dec 16, 20191 min read

My Care Home Chair

Many Care Homes are planning their activities for Dignity Action Day - 1st February and we hope that this particular poem will start you...

SNOW BETTER WAY TO GIVE BACK THIS CHRISTMAS!

Dec 12, 20192 min read

SNOW BETTER WAY TO GIVE BACK THIS CHRISTMAS!

Neighbours and friends of the home have been invited to “Give a Gift, Raise a Smile” and charitably donate items to the team at the home.

How To Help & Support Your Activity Coordinators - for Residential Care & Dementia Homes & Services

Dec 9, 20193 min read

How To Help & Support Your Activity Coordinators - for Residential Care & Dementia Homes & Services

Gillian Hesketh of Happy Days Dementia Activities & Design understands the importance of having the right resources to hand for activity...

TV and radio presenter Lauren Laverne is spearheading the Music for Dementia 2020 Campaign

Dec 5, 20194 min read

Dementia

TV and radio presenter Lauren Laverne is spearheading the Music for Dementia 2020 Campaign

The Music for Dementia 2020 guides include practical advice on how to build a playlist on a variety of platforms

Call the Midwife star, Judy Parfitt, becomes ambassador for Dementia UK

Dec 2, 20191 min read

Dementia

Call the Midwife star, Judy Parfitt, becomes ambassador for Dementia UK

"We are delighted to have Judy Parfitt as an ambassador for our growing charity" Dr Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO at Dementia UK.

Blogging at 107 shows the internet isn’t just for 20-something influencers

Nov 25, 20192 min read

Blogging at 107 shows the internet isn’t just for 20-something influencers

Swedish blogger centenarian Dagny Carlsson, the oldest blogger in the world, turned 107 this year. Dagny learned how to use a computer at 99

Nov 13, 20191 min read

Harmonising Healthcare

We're so pleased to announce the addition of our podcast page, where we are hosting Harmonising Healthcare with Rosanna Mead. This...

Residents at Lostock Lodge Care Home enjoy visit from Bexton Primary School

Nov 4, 20192 min read

Residents at Lostock Lodge Care Home enjoy visit from Bexton Primary School

Children from Bexton Primary School shared a wonderful morning with elderly residents at Lostock Lodge Care Home in Northwich, Cheshire....

Nov 1, 20191 min read

Hello November

#NewThingsNovember What will you be doing new this month?

Harley Street clinics to offer new brain stimulation treatment for depression

Oct 31, 20192 min read

Harley Street clinics to offer new brain stimulation treatment for depression

The economic costs of mental illness in England is estimated at £105.2 billion annually, and one in three work sickness notes handed out by

6 self-nourishing practices of activities for wellbeing this winter

Oct 23, 20192 min read

6 self-nourishing practices of activities for wellbeing this winter

So why is this time of year such a struggle?

Blog 10: Why is changing care culture so difficult?

Oct 14, 20193 min read

Blog 10: Why is changing care culture so difficult?

We all influence culture and are all influenced by it too.

Country Court Care take hospitality to new level with five star service standards

Oct 9, 20192 min read

Country Court Care take hospitality to new level with five star service standards

Country Court Care will be bringing their catering services in-house as of October 2019, the decision means that the Hospitality team...

Sep 30, 20192 min read

When can I start Christmas Activities?

Our seniors rarely want 3 months of Christmas celebrations or themed activities.

Sep 27, 20192 min read

3 top tips to encourage participation

Sometimes it can be difficult to encourage people to join in with your activities. This can be for a variety of reasons; They may be...

Sep 26, 20194 min read

Happy BBC Music Day

Here's our lucky 48 homes, care centres and day centres which will be enjoying a FREE musical session during September/October 2019.

Sep 4, 20196 min read