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Maisie's going skydiving
I was thrilled to hear from my daughter Maisie last week, when she announced she was going skydiving. Okay, yes I was a little bit...
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Jan 28, 20221 min read
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"A drinks too wet without one!"
Are you running out of ideas for Hot Tea Month? As we are fast approaching the end of January, some Activities Coordinators appear to...
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Jan 24, 20221 min read
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CARE HOME ACTIVITIES FACTORY (CHAF)
Sam Dondi-Smith from interactiveMe set up this online service over a year ago to help Activity Coordinators during through the pandemic....
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Jan 24, 20221 min read
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Grandma's Superstar - January Book of the Month
Huge thanks to Leah Blackwell for sending me a copy of her first book Grandma's Superstar. Leah has worked in dementia care for over...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 21, 20221 min read
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Psychology Study into Caregiver Burden
Evangeline Fisher Studies Psychology at Nottingham Trent University. Read on to find out more about a survey she conducting about...
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Jan 13, 20221 min read
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Royal Mint Museum reminiscence boxes
THE ROYAL MINT MUSEUM REMINISCENCE PROJECT RECIEVES TECHNOLOGY DONATION TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY The Royal Mint Museum is running an...
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Dec 27, 20212 min read
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Equine therapy: How horses can help those with dementia.
Horse & Country are a leading equestrian sports and lifestyle network that provides over 40 million households with exclusive coverage of...
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Dec 14, 20213 min read
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Managers Activity of the Week
There has been a new lease of life given to Manor Lodge Care Home. The home, based in Harrow, recently as they launched a new weekly...
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Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Christmas Fundraising
Please remember to use #easyfundraising when you do your Christmas shopping. Over 6,000 shops and sites will donate to Bright Copper...
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Nov 30, 20211 min read
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New to the Entertainment Directory
New acts are being added to my Entertainment Directory this week. Paul Ray, magician and singer, from Shrewsbury is now listed in...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 29, 20211 min read
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Talented Artists Championed at Tallington Lodge.
As part of a month of art therapy activities residents at Tallington Lodge have been recreating famous works of art and iconic...
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Nov 9, 20212 min read
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4 tips for creating a dementia-friendly home
Looking to make accommodation that's both accessible and comfortable for a person with dementia? Alison Hughes from furniture specialists...
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Oct 19, 20214 min read
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Beech Lodge Care & Nursing Home residents go back to school
Care and Nursing Homes across the Country Court group were encouraged to use residents’ ideas and memories of school days to create fun...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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ENTERTAINER AWARDED LOTTERY FUNDINGTO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CARE HOME RESIDENTS
Kent based musician Rob Tompsett has been awarded funding through Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants to provide much needed...
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Sep 27, 20212 min read
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Connect: Lisa Marshall-Hill
Last week I came across Lisa Marshall-Hill. I read about her photography project involving people with dementia and I'm looking forward...
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Sep 14, 20212 min read
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Jigsaw Memories
James Knowles is another entrepreneur in the care industry who was inspired by his own personal experiences. In 2012 his mother, Joan,...
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Sep 13, 20211 min read
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How to plan care home activities
DIY version of my online course which means you can work at your own pace.
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 2, 20211 min read
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Residents at Neale Court Care Home enjoy a camping ‘Staycation’
Neale Court Care Home residents and carers are enjoying a month-long Staycation during July.
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Jul 19, 20212 min read
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Not Just Masks & Tasks
I'm so proud to be able to share this fantastic short film with you. Created with staff from Landermeads, and Big Ian Donaghy, Author of...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 18, 20211 min read
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Oakview Lodge Care Home marks Dementia Action Week with a seaside themed day
Residents and staff at Oakview Lodge Care Home in Welwyn Garden City enjoyed a seaside themed day to mark Dementia Action Week. Organised...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 7, 20212 min read
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