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Creating a dream board for your care home activities
D o you ever feel stuck when planning activities or struggle to find inspiration? A dream board could be the perfect solution. Dream...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 283 min read
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10 ways to bring laughter in care home activities.
Laughter truly is the best medicine! It lifts spirits, reduces stress, and strengthens connections. Don’t forget to make time for joy!
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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Have you fallen into the conscious bias of old age trap?
Break free from age-based assumptions! Challenge conscious bias, adapt activities, and focus on what residents can do. Let's create more joy
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Here comes August!
Longer days and warmer weather make August perfect for outdoor activities. Organise picnics, garden parties, and nature walks...
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Jul 29, 20243 min read
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How to Keep Calm and Carry On: When you're stretched to your limit and your manager asks for more.
As an activity coordinator in a care home, you're constantly juggling the diverse needs of residents, limited resources, and the...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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Neurobiological benefits of care home activities: Boosting brain health and wellbeing in seniors
Care home activities matter: Part 3 Engaging in activities within care homes can offer significant neurobiological benefits for residents....
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Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Beyond Bingo: How social isolation can silently harm seniors' physical health
As care home activity coordinators, we often focus on the mental and emotional benefits of social engagement. However, it's crucial to...
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Jul 11, 20242 min read
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Cool Activities for Care Home Residents
This activity not only provides a delicious treat but also stimulates decision making skills, encourages social interaction, and ...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 8, 20244 min read
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Hello July!
Yes, it's July, and it's time to make the most of the British summer. Here are three tips to engage your residents and brighten their...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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5 budget-friendly activities for care homes that can engage and entertain 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. ...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Understanding previous lifestyles HELPS with planning person-centred activities.
Activity Coordinators can enhance the engagement in care home activities when they learn more about previous lifestyles of residents
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 11, 20243 min read
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Have fun with Armchair Travel activities this summer
When planning Armchair Travel activities for seniors or those with limited mobility, you can tap into the rich cultural heritage and...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Here comes June
Are you ready for June? Have you considered the warmer weather (fingers crossed!), the longer days, and various holidays, celebrations...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 30, 20241 min read
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Come dine with us!
Avante Care and Support homes, Northbourne Court and Weybourne, joined forces to create a special 'Come Dine with Me' dining experience ...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 23, 20242 min read
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Enhancing Care: The HOPES Approach for Activity Coordinators in Care Homes
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
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 13, 20243 min read
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Why it's important not to make assumptions about musical preferences
When planning a music session for your care home residents, it can be tempting to make assumptions about what kind of music the residents...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 9, 20242 min read
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Here comes March
As February bids us farewell, we eagerly welcome the arrival of March—a month filled with promise, renewal, and celebration. March holds...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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Engaging Residents with Dementia: Inclusive Group Activities in the Care Home
It's essential to provide inclusive activities that promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and a sense of belonging for all...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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My 6 top tips for the new Activity Coordinator
Being an Activity Coordinator can be challenging, being in a new environment can mean extra challenges. "What will they expect me to...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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St Valentine's Day theme - "you can't do that, that's insensitive!"
Have you ever spent your time planning an activity with and for your residents only to be told by your manager or a colleague "you can't...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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