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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 10, 20162 min read
Filling the peri-diagnostic gap.
Getting Along – the blog of the pilot – Filling the peri-diagnostic gap. Thanks to an awards for all grant via the Big Lottery and with...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 7, 20162 min read
Surprise and Enduring Impact with Residents who “don’t”
“Donald doesn't want to eat. Or drink. We can't get him to talk.” There’s nothing particularly exceptional about this story so far. As a...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 3, 20162 min read
Look outside, is there a nice day going to waste?
Throughout our lives we engage with the outside in some way on most days of the year, whether it is to get in the car to go to work, pop...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 29, 20161 min read
Book of the Month: What the hell happened to my brain? Living beyond dementia. by Kate Swaffer
I am so pleased to announce this wonderful book as 'Book of the Month' for February. Kate Swaffer's latest book boasts forewords by Dr...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 25, 20161 min read
The Same Man - Paul Hitchmough
Paul Hitchmough is a musician who was diagnosed with dementia a year ago. He wrote his song not only to express his feelings but to raise...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 22, 20162 min read
The Ignite Programme
My 96 year old Nan tells me care homes are a huge improvement on the one she had to leave her mum in, all those years ago. She is of...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 18, 20161 min read
"We're not allowed to hug people here"
Sitting in the training room after a vibrant community event, one member of staff reflected that a highlight of the afternoon had been...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 15, 20164 min read
Eating and Dementia
Ensuring a nutritious diet for elderly and people living with dementia is actually the least we can do. The importance of healthy eating...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 11, 20162 min read
The Activities Coordinator: managing a budget.
There are a lot of Activity Coordinators at this time of year that will be given a budget and in some cases a reduced budget. Budgets can...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 8, 20163 min read
Activity Directors: The Unsung Heroes
Since I specialize in dementia care, you can imagine that I frequent quite a few nursing facilities. I often have the pleasure of being...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 4, 20162 min read
Why Bright Copper Kettles?
Why Bright Copper Kettles? Many Activity Coordinators will get this without explaination, but for those of you that don't ... Songs from...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 1, 20162 min read
Dignity Action Day #DAD2016
Today, on Dignity Action Day, could you become a Dignity Champion? Dignity Action Day gives everyone the opportunity to contribute to...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 27, 20162 min read
Getting Along© off and running in York
This blog was originally posted on February 2, 2015 by elhijodeveronica. I have included a couple of excerpts here to give an insight...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 25, 20161 min read
No-one Ever Asked: Tommy Whitelaw
Tommy On Tour One man's mission to raise awareness of dementia. Today is the last day for voting for this blog to win UK Blog of the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 21, 20162 min read
World Rock Against Dementia 19 March 2016
The World Rocks Against Dementia (WRAD) day will be an international event on the same day being held in many countries around the world....
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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
Jan 14, 20161 min read
Our first Vlog of 2016 - Thank you Norm Mac!
Norman McNamara recorded this vlog, and has shared it on a variety of sites, to try to bust the stigma and misunderstandings that go with...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 11, 20162 min read
UK Blog Awards ™ 2016
UK Blog Awards ™ 2016 How exciting... 2016 is off to a great start with brightcopperkettles.co.uk in the running for two great blog...
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