St David’s Day (1st March) is a wonderful opportunity to bring a touch of Welsh culture into your care home. Whether your residents have...

Fostering a warm, inclusive atmosphere for both residents and staff is essential. A happy, engaged team creates a vibrant care home...

As an activity coordinator, you see firsthand how much residents thrive when engaged in meaningful activities. But ensuring everyone gets...

D o you ever feel stuck when planning activities or struggle to find inspiration? A dream board could be the perfect solution. Dream...

The feelings of being valued, cared for, and included are powerful and lasting, even if the details fade.

The finished jam jar displays can then be placed in their rooms or communal spaces, adding a touch of beauty and colour to their environment

Laughter truly is the best medicine! It lifts spirits, reduces stress, and strengthens connections. Don’t forget to make time for joy!

David Satterthwaite of Wimbledon Common Care Home wins UN-Habitat 2024 Scroll of Honour for his groundbreaking urban development work.

Ann, 83, and Angela, 47, connect weekly across 3,500 miles, showing how virtual friendships can bring comfort and joy to care home residents

From managing diverse needs to engaging residents with dementia, every small victory is a step towards better wellbeing.

At Bagshot Gardens Care Home, something extraordinary happened that brightened the lives of residents and staff alike. A baby born...

Some residents may prefer their own rooms for solitude. Make it clear that it’s perfectly okay for them to retreat to their rooms ...

Reminder of how care home teams can help bring joy and new experiences into residents' lives as part of the care home activities programme.

Offer one instruction at a time and give residents plenty of time to complete each step before moving on.

The revalidation focused on evidence related to the three key principles of reducing loneliness, helplessness, and boredom...

Avante Care & Support, a not-for-profit care organisation, hosted its annual Sparkle Awards ceremony on earlier this month. A special...