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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...
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Jan 283 min read
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Why activities matter for people with dementia: The power of emotional memories
The feelings of being valued, cared for, and included are powerful and lasting, even if the details fade.
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Jan 152 min read
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How to make life easier as an activity coordinator
being an Activity Coordinator doesn’t mean you have to spend your evenings planning activities or getting lost in endless admin tasks.
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Oct 15, 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
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Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Northbourne Court Shines with Top Platinum Award Recognition
The revalidation focused on evidence related to the three key principles of reducing loneliness, helplessness, and boredom...
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Aug 22, 20242 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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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 ...
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Jul 8, 20244 min read
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Balancing Acts: Self-Care Secrets for Activity Coordinators to Bust Stress and Boost Joy!
You play a vital role in enriching the lives of those in your care. However, the demands of your job can often lead to stress and...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read
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Care home activities matter: Part one - Against loneliness
Without ample opportunities for social engagement, residents are likely to feel isolated and disconnected. This lack of interaction can...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 17, 20242 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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Consider yourself at home!
Activity members would knock on my door, wait for me to waddle up to the Piazza...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Nostalgic Cookery sessions at Country Court Care Homes
Before the Easter Break, I wrote about how residents can get involved in meal preparations in various ways, depending on their interests,...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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