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Supporting care home residents to live vibrant and fulfilled lives

Oct 20, 20212 min read

Supporting care home residents to live vibrant and fulfilled lives

Last week, Activity Coordinator, Julie, supported Josie, Pilgrims View care home resident, to revisit her favourite interest, swimming!

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4 tips for creating a dementia-friendly home

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Oct 19, 20214 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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Beech Lodge Care & Nursing Home residents go back to school

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Oct 7, 20212 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...

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Are older people in care homes afforded equal opportunities for digital access?

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Oct 1, 20211 min read

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Are older people in care homes afforded equal opportunities for digital access?

Today is International Day for Older Persons. The United Nations is calling for better provision and support for digital participation...

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ENTERTAINER AWARDED LOTTERY FUNDINGTO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CARE HOME RESIDENTS

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Sep 27, 20212 min read

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 14, 20212 min read

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 13, 20211 min read

Dementia

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 2, 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.

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Aug 26, 20211 min read

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Celebrating Tequila Day

Last month residents of Sydmar Lodge Care Home celebrated Tequila Day 2021 with the classic shot Salt + Tequila + Lime. Thanks to the...

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COVID-19: management of staff and exposed patients and residents in health and social care settings

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Jul 22, 20211 min read

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COVID-19: management of staff and exposed patients and residents in health and social care settings

Guidance on the management of staff, patients and residents who have been exposed to COVID-19. From:Public Health England Published 4...

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Residents at Neale Court Care Home enjoy a camping ‘Staycation’

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Jul 19, 20212 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 15, 20212 min read

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When I Grow up I want to be a Carer

I am Jenni Mack, Marketing Executive and passionate campaigner for change in Social Care. Prior to my current role I worked in Craigielea...

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Jun 30, 20211 min read

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Change is as good as a rest

Are you ready for a new month starting tomorrow? This month I invite you to make some positive changes in your life. Look at the ways you...

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Jun 18, 20211 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...

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Ferrars Hall Care Home celebrates Emily’s 100th Birthday

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Jun 7, 20212 min read

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Ferrars Hall Care Home celebrates Emily’s 100th Birthday

Emily Ramsey has lived at Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon, where she celebrated her 100th birthday with family, residents and staff...

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Oakview Lodge Care Home marks Dementia Action Week with a seaside themed day

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Jun 7, 20212 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...

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Lostock Lodge Care Home supports Denim for Dementia

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May 27, 20212 min read

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Lostock Lodge Care Home supports Denim for Dementia

Residents and staff at Lostock Lodge Care Home in Lostock Gralam near Northwich swapped their uniforms and regular clothing for a day of...

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Country Court Care & Nursing Homes join Captain Tom 100 charity challenge

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May 27, 20212 min read

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Country Court Care & Nursing Homes join Captain Tom 100 charity challenge

From planting 100 seeds in their gardens, knitting 100 squares for blankets, to walking 100 laps of the local park, residents and stafF ...

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Tallington Lodge honour Rachel’s awarding winning tea rooms.

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May 26, 20212 min read

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Tallington Lodge honour Rachel’s awarding winning tea rooms.

As part of Local History month, residents at Tallington Lodge Care Home near Stamford have been sharing some fascinating stories about ...

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Beryl's Art Cards sold for Dementia Charities

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May 24, 20213 min read

Activity Coordinator

Beryl's Art Cards sold for Dementia Charities

I have long said "Activity Coordinators are Amazing!" Lu Lawrence stands out from the crowd, she has recently become rather famous for...

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