Simplifying Activities for Dementia Care
Offer one instruction at a time and give residents plenty of time to complete each step before moving on.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
Creating meaningful activities for residents living with dementia
to kick off this Alzheimer's Month I have written this blog to help with creating meaningful activities for residents living with dementia
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- May 23
- 2 min
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 20
- 3 min
How previous occupations can affect a care home resident's sleep pattern
As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes, and one often overlooked aspect is the disruption of the natural cycles that regulate our...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- May 6
- 5 min
Why red lipstick is a game-changer for people living with dementia.
I'm recharging an old blog here. The links in the original blog are outdated and this is still a very important subject. Last Friday was...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Apr 15
- 2 min
Engaging Residents with Dementia: Making Care Home Group Activities Inclusive
Engaging residents with dementia in group activities can be both rewarding and challenging. While dementia presents unique cognitive and...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Mar 18
- 2 min
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Unveiling Meaningful Moments: 5 Ways to Assess the Impact of Care Home Activities
Activities are not just events on a calendar; they are avenues to enhance residents' lives and create moments of joy and fulfillment. It...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Nov 27, 2023
- 2 min
Dementia symptoms can cause... depression.
People with dementia can often seem lost, sitting quietly, seemingly with no idea of what is happening around them. It's easy to be...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Oct 24, 2023
- 1 min
The Giving Garden Project
At The Giving Garden Project, we aim to make a lasting impact in the Stockport area and beyond. Our objective is to provide a free flower...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Aug 3, 2023
- 2 min
1,000th ‘Reminiscence Box’ goes out to UK Care Home
The Royal Mint Museum celebrates as 1000th ‘Reminiscence Box’ goes out to UK Care Home The reminiscence box project commenced with five...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jun 27, 2023
- 2 min
4 Reasons Why Hydration Matters
During the summer months keeping hydrated can be more challenging. However, ensuring proper hydration for care home residents is crucial...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Mar 27, 2023
- 1 min
Trek26 Cotswolds 2023 - 26 miles
Alzheimer's Society is urging everyone to Trek for loved ones, and raise money to support people devastated by dementia. Explore the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Mar 2, 2023
- 1 min
Red Lippy Day 2023
5th May 2023 is Red Lippy Day Thanks to your generous donations RED LIPPY DAY 2022 helped to fund musical fun in over 2600 care homes. So...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Feb 20, 2023
- 1 min
Free Karaoke DVD for UK care homes
If you are in the UK, you can CLAIM YOUR FREE GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE DVD now. This offer is available to all UK CARE HOMES The free...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jan 18, 2023
- 3 min
Dementia UK ‘I live with dementia’ campaign launched
The ‘I live with dementia’ campaign has been launched in a typically busy month for the charity, helping to support those impacted by...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jan 3, 2023
- 1 min
When do your Christmas Decorations come down?
The honest answer to this is... it depends. You will need to discuss this with your residents and, possibly, their family members to find...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
Dementia and the Memory Stick.
Guest blog from Norman McNamara - Co-founder of Purple Angels. 'Norrms', as he is known to his family and friends, was diagnosed with...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Nov 23, 2022
- 1 min
Book of the month - November 2022
ME AND MY ALZHEIMERS by Norman McNamara This book contains 138 poems, all written by 'Norrms', as he is known to his family and friends....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
Book of the Month - October 2022
Yes, I know it's November. However, it's never too late to celebrate great things is it? Last month I was blessed to discover...
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