There's always lots going on at Springhill Care Homes, a recent activity saw Riversway Nursing Home’s residents putting their artistic...

It can be difficult to find new ideas for activities for special days. Our online calendar is a huge help, take a look at...

We're delighted to publish this original blog by Emmie at Primrose House Illustrations - We love the wonderful illustrations which manage...

We don't always get it right and many carers can put their hands up and say 'I got it wrong'. It's okay, we're all human and we all make...

In this monthly series we explore ways to make the most of the outside spaces around your care setting and help your residents benefit...

Last year Caroline was asked to write an article about nursing home activities and the activity coordinators for Crafting4Good.org, the...

January is National Hot Tea Month: This gives us a great excuse to host lots of tea parties - not that we really need any excuses for...

January 2019: Daily actions to help make yourself and others happier from Action for Happiness

Intro to the series In this monthly series we will be exploring ways to make the most of the outside spaces around your care setting and...

Residents at Bradley Manor have unveiled their Linking Generations Garden Wall Art project which was completed last week. The project was...

Whether you are completely new to the role of Activity Coordinator or you are beginning again in a new care home, you will need to ...

Intro to the series In this monthly series we will be exploring ways to make the most of your care setting garden and help your residents...

In 2016 our Remembrance Day love story started with our two Birch Green sweethearts sitting on a local park bench. In 2017 our display...

April 2nd, the day I decided that I wanted to reach new heights with my fundraising challenges. I've bared all for a charity calendar for...

My name is Rachel Davies and I’m the Activity Coordinator at the brand new Dementia & Residential Home, Oakview Lodge in Welwyn Garden...

I know that if I can make one person smile today, all my effort and energy will have been worthwhile. It's already a good day, I woke to...

I have worked in the care sector since I left college at 19. I have worked both as a domiciliary carer in the community and in nursing...

Ideally, you will have planned any big events you have coming up in May. You will need to have booked your entertainers and sent your...

“Age appropriate” is something that I hear often in dementia care and it’s something that I completely disagree with. The question...

#FruityFridays is a great way to get your team involved in activities. Speak to your chef/kitchen staff and ask them about seasonal...