Life Lessons from Inspirational Older People - part two
This week we take another look at the Age Uk Mobility article Life Lessons, Inspirational older people. Original article:...
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Nov 10, 20163 min read
Why Choose SAM?
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 7, 20161 min read
Life Lessons from Inspirational Older People
At the end of last year Age UK asked some of the most inspirational people they could find, what, upon reflection, their life lesson...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 3, 20163 min read
My top 7 essentials for the Activity Coordinator
For too long, Activity Coordinators have been expected to work at home and in their own time, to organise activities. Much more will be...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 31, 20161 min read
The importance of redirection
Harry Urban was diagnosed with dementia in 2004. He is also the founder of United against Dementia and writes his journal blog posts on...
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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
Oct 24, 20162 min read
The Power Of A Memory Care Store Key Fob
Alice is a caregiver to her mother Beatrice who has dementia. Alice reflects on the number of difficulties they have faced throughout the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 20, 20162 min read
Call to mind... at the Care and Dementia Show
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 17, 20161 min read
October's Book of the Month
And Still the Music Plays by Graham Stokes This little book was recommended to me when I first started having an interest in Dementia....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 13, 20162 min read
A long way from home
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...
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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
Oct 6, 20162 min read
StoriiCare - Improving Lives Through Memories
StoriiCare is a life story platform enabling families to connect with their loved ones in care by creating, sharing and preserving...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 3, 20164 min read
Sweet and Low
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...
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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
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
Sep 12, 20161 min read
Poetry Prize Draw
Bright Copper Kettles Celebrates National Poetry Day Planning to celebrate National Poetry Day on 6th October is a great way to promote a...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 7, 20162 min read
FREE! Flower Seeds For Dementia Care Homes
Spending time out in the - somewhat unreliable - British sunshine and enjoying the company of friends and loved ones is definitely one of...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 5, 20163 min read
NOBODY BELIEVES ME
You can read about 'Dear Clueless: A daughter's journey through Alzheimer's Caregiving. by Sandra Savell on this website, click here....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 1, 20163 min read
An Outstanding Legacy
Currently only one per cent of care homes achieve the Outstanding rating. But, far from being a bad thing, this is a great thing. If we...
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