Activities are not just events on a calendar; they are avenues to enhance residents' lives and create moments of joy and fulfillment. It...

People with dementia can often seem lost, sitting quietly, seemingly with no idea of what is happening around them. It's easy to be...

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...

The Royal Mint Museum celebrates as 1000th ‘Reminiscence Box’ goes out to UK Care Home The reminiscence box project commenced with five...

During the summer months keeping hydrated can be more challenging. However, ensuring proper hydration for care home residents is crucial for their overall health and wellbeing. Dehydration can lead to a variety of health complications, particularly among older adults who may have a reduced sense of thirst or difficulty maintaining adequate fluid intake. Here are 4 reasons why keeping care home residents hydrated is important...

Alzheimer's Society is urging everyone to Trek for loved ones, and raise money to support people devastated by dementia. Explore the...

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...

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...

The ‘I live with dementia’ campaign has been launched in a typically busy month for the charity, helping to support those impacted by...

There is no universal rule for when Christmas decorations should come down in a care home. Each resident’s history, faith, preferences, and emotional responses matter, and these should guide your decision to create a calm, reassuring environment.

Guest blog from Norman McNamara - Co-founder of Purple Angels. 'Norrms', as he is known to his family and friends, was diagnosed with...

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....

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...

Jed & Maggie are Mindful Music based in Greater Manchester. Inclusive, interactive musical entertainment for seniors, enabling them to...

It was all systems go for staff at Strood Sports Centre on Monday 10th October, when they opened the Sporting Memories Club. The Club is...

As part of their support for #WorldAlzheimersMonth – The Langdales Care Homes Group of Homes have started a lovely series named “Langdale...

We have all noticed the change in the weather this past week and the shorter days too. Yes, we are fast heading towards the end of...

United written by Gina Awad and illustrated by Tony Husband Don't be fooled by the size of this book! It may look small but Gina has...

Another great post from guest blogger Michael Butler, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Lead at Summerdyne Nursing Home. Today we have been...

Our bodies depend on water to survive so keeping our fluid count up is really very important. As we age dehydration can become a common...