The feelings of being valued, cared for, and included are powerful and lasting, even if the details fade.

Care home activities matter: Part 3 Engaging in activities within care homes can offer significant neurobiological benefits for residents....

It's essential that care homes provide opportunities for a wide variety of activities. For those of you on a low budget or no budget. ...

Avante Care and Support homes, Northbourne Court and Weybourne, joined forces to create a special 'Come Dine with Me' dining experience ...

As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, and one often overlooked aspect is the disruption of the natural cycles that regulate our...

I want to introduce you to the HOPES approach to care home activities. This is a simple acronym to help you keep in mind what is importan

I'm recharging an old blog here. The links in the original blog are outdated and this is still a very important subject. Last Friday was...

Engaging residents with dementia in group activities can be both rewarding and challenging. While dementia presents unique cognitive and...

Before the Easter Break, I wrote about how residents can get involved in meal preparations in various ways, depending on their interests,...

As we welcome the arrival of spring, we also anticipate the upcoming change in our clocks – the transition to daylight saving time. With...

Being an Activity Coordinator can be incredibly rewarding and getting an interview for the role is exciting. But, before you jump in...

One-to-one sessions hold immense potential for fostering meaningful connections and engagement, especially with residents who may...

As an activity coordinator, your role is not only to plan, oversee and execute events but also to create lasting memories for those who...