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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 263 min read
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 222 min read
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 293 min read
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 182 min read
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 112 min read
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 84 min read
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 52 min read
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 172 min read
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 132 min read
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. ...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 113 min read
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
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 62 min read
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 301 min read
Here comes June
Are you ready for June? Have you considered the warmer weather (fingers crossed!), the longer days, and various holidays, celebrations...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 232 min read
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 ...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 133 min read
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
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 92 min read
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 182 min read
Consider yourself at home!
Activity members would knock on my door, wait for me to waddle up to the Piazza...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 82 min read
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,...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 253 min read
What's for dinner? 7 tips for engaging residents in meal preparations.
Residents can get involved in meal preparations in various ways, depending on their interests, abilities, and level of assistance needed....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 182 min read
Embracing Natural Wake-up Calls: A Friendly Reminder for Carers
As we welcome the arrival of spring, we also anticipate the upcoming change in our clocks – the transition to daylight saving time. With...
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