Sick of hearing about bad care in care homes? Join us as we look at the good things that happen in care homes. Thornbank Residential...

Silverhairs Keith Paterson has built Silverhairs and dedicates his time to providing help and support to older people who have problems...

DIY SOS takes on towering challenge in Blackpool for BBC Children in Need Nick Knowles, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and the ‘Purple Shirts’...

We spend a lot of time considering the right articles to put in every single one of The Daily Sparkles. Our company slogan is ‘Happy...

Power of television celebrated by key media alliances on World Television Day Brussels, 21 November 2016 Television is often frowned upon...

This week we take another look at the Age Uk Mobility article Life Lessons, Inspirational older people. Original article:...

Sam is a musical gym for the brain, but why is this important, and how does it work? To answer this question we need to examine the brain...

At the end of last year Age UK asked some of the most inspirational people they could find, what, upon reflection, their life lesson...

For too long, Activity Coordinators have been expected to work at home and in their own time, to organise activities. Much more will be...

Harry Urban was diagnosed with dementia in 2004. He is also the founder of United against Dementia and writes his journal blog posts on...

This month, Suzanne Mumford from The Daily Sparkle explores how and why reminiscence therapy can help people who are isolated or lacking...

Alice is a caregiver to her mother Beatrice who has dementia. Alice reflects on the number of difficulties they have faced throughout the...

Last week I went to the Birmingham NEC to visit the Care and Dementia Show. It was a great opportunity to meet lots of people who are...

I was talking to friend`s at home the other day, they asked a question i have been asked a thousand times but never get tired of...

Outstanding Activities gave a seed to Forest Healthcare and their glorious harvest continues to improve quality of life. It’s been my...

StoriiCare is a life story platform enabling families to connect with their loved ones in care by creating, sharing and preserving...

Sandra Currie has been a care home singer for 15 years, singing mostly in dementia units. I absolutely love my job, when you see the...

Whenever I visit online forums about dementia care and activities I frequently read posts from my fellow activity coordinators asking for...