Memories of childhood summers
I was talking during my musical activity the other day, off the cuff as usual. I was outside and as I normally use an electronic...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 17, 20153 min read
Care Home Entertainers' Perspective
We have the best job in the world!! For many years we have been care home entertainers in Northamptonshire, developing wonderful...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 13, 20151 min read
Living in a land called 'Dementia'
Living in a Land called DEMENTIA Waking each day, not sure where I am, Trusting my eyes whenever I can, Looking around for a familiar...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 8, 20154 min read
7 top tips to Risk Enablement
I’d like to start this blog by asking you a simple question: What are you doing right now? Now, I know you’re reading an internet page...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 3, 20154 min read
Arts and Crafts
I have read many interesting articles on the use of art therapy, and the therapeutic and positive benefits gained through its use in...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 30, 20154 min read
SAM
SAM was featured on BBC spotlight news this week. Groundbreaking “Brain Gym” called “SAM” (short for sing-along machine). Globally there...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 28, 20153 min read
Loving, the essence of being a butterfly in dementia care
In a recent visit to a care home, there was a sense of people feeling bored and waiting for something interesting to happen. There were...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 27, 20153 min read
"They have dementia so what's the point in activities?"
“They have Dementia, so what’s the point in activities…surely they’ll just forget you’ve even been?” This was a quote that I heard the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 19, 20153 min read
Simple musical activities that you can do with someone living with Dementia
You may have a friend or a relative who is living with dementia. Sometimes you may find it hard to engage with that person, especially if...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 30, 20152 min read
The Activity Coordinator’s Calendar.
I have included a calendar on my website which is aimed at the AC. There are so many dates and events to choose from as a base for...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 9, 20142 min read
Why music is so important in your care home...
Such a privilege to be able to include a guest blog from Beckie here. Why is music so important for people living with dementia? Why is...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 26, 20141 min read
A rewarding start to creating a Dementia Friendly Community
As a Purple Angel Ambassador, inspired by Norman McNamara, I began to make small steps towards creating a Dementia Friendly...
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