Addressing the challenge of providing ‘Care Fit for VIPS’
Addressing the challenge of providing ‘Care Fit for VIPS’ I’m trying my best, but am I doing the right thing? When you’re working with...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 29, 20152 min read
Staying Active as a Senior
No matter your age, exercise is important. It is especially important among the senior population who tend to not have enough daily...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 26, 20153 min read
Do those with dementia really change that much?
Do people who have dementia change ? YES, ! BUT Do they REALLY CHANGE THAT MUCH ???? This is a question i have been asking myself for a...
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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
Oct 19, 20153 min read
Poetry Workshops in Care Homes
Berkshire poet, Chris Meredith, decided to put his poetry to good use by creating a programme of workshops to help unlock the memories of...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 15, 20151 min read
Changing habits.
I must admit when my father in law, who had dementia, was living with us we always let him watch Coronation Street (as this is what he...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 12, 20154 min read
RISK ASSESSING CLIFF RICHARD!
When working in care homes there are two words that no members of staff like to hear. Risk Assessment. ‘Have you filled out a Risk...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 8, 20152 min read
Active Reactions - wellbeing through activity.
Active Reactions was set up in July 2015 by myself and my CEO Sheila Diete-Spiff. We are an outreach service that provides a service to...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 5, 20153 min read
Sensitive Spaces: designing museum experiences for those who live with dementia
As I recover from serious jet-lag, I would like to take some time to reflect on the presentation I gave at MuseumNext, Indianapolis last...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 1, 20151 min read
Memory Cafe Fun
Well, had two weeks off from the memory cafe, but today, it was so good to get back in the saddle as we say !! And what an afternoon it...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 28, 20153 min read
Reading stories to adults with dementia - where might it lead us?
Reading stories to people who are living with dementia might well seem counter intuitive - after all, we know that cognitive difficulties...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 24, 20153 min read
From my perspective - Fashions for the Mature Woman
It takes me just 15 minutes to know whether the Home I’m attending is going to be a good sale or not, and that’s purely down to the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 21, 20153 min read
When is it time for assisted living?
Though some older adults may not like to admit it, as we get older, certain activities and tasks become more difficult, time-consuming,...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 17, 20151 min read
Everyday activities everyday.
I went to one care home recently where one of the new residents spends nearly all day outside wiping down the windows and paintwork with...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 11, 20151 min read
Nothing about us, without us!
Christine Bryden's latest book is due to be published on 21 September 2015. I can't wait. This book promises a provocative look at the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 10, 20152 min read
Bridging the Generation Gap
There are many different ways to include residents in activities. I recently discovered the benefits of encouraging young volunteers...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 7, 20152 min read
Digital Life Stories
It is no secret that we are all different characters. There are also many different types of Dementia which can occur at many different...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 3, 20153 min read
Sundowning Season
The mornings are darker for a longer time now, and the sun sets a little earlier each day. Autumn is my favorite season followed by...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 27, 20151 min read
Chris Bannister plays SAM
Chris Bannister is a great Folk/Country singer who is well known in the USA and Europe, not only for his own work, but his tribute to...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 21, 20152 min read
Music & Memories - A chord that's never broken.
A Devon businessman, singer/songwriter and Dementia Foundation have come together to create a unique new system for helping people living...
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