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Free Karaoke DVD
ALL UK CARE HOMES This DVD contains some fabulous songs to enjoy over the summer months. And Golden Memories Karaoke are offering it free...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 8, 20221 min read


Summerdyne Tech Day
Summerdyne Nursing Home in Bewdley are always looking for ways to engage their residents through meaningful occupational activities....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 8, 20221 min read


THE ROYAL MINT MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE PLATINUM JUBILEE WITH 70 REMINISCENCE BOXES
The Royal Mint Museum is running an interactive experience for care home residents to aid reminiscence with a collection that celebrates...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 30, 20223 min read


Hydration promotion during hot weather
Residents and staff at Summerdyne Nursing home in Bewdley have been enjoying the sunshine lately with many outdoor activities and social...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 27, 20221 min read


7 reasons why Care Home Activities Matter
There are many more reasons why Care Home Activities Matter, here I am just focussing on the difference they can make to the wellbeing of...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 22, 20222 min read


The soundprint of your life: a vital addition to care plans
You may have noticed the addition of the RESOURCES tab on this website. This page has been updated and includes both paid and free...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 20, 20223 min read


Free MP3 players for residents with dementia
Bright Copper Kettles CIC continues to support the work of The Purple Angel FREE BESPOKE MP3 PLAYERS FOR THE UK! Purple Angel...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 13, 20221 min read


"How To Conduct Therapeutic Poetry Sessions For Senior Citizens"
Chris Meredith is no stranger to Bright Copper Kettles CIC. Born in Berkshire he began his poetry career in 2014, when he published his...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 9, 20222 min read


Book of the Month - May 2022
Slipping Away: One man's battle with Alzheimer's by Lynnette Lee This book is a must read for any family member who is faced with the...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 19, 20221 min read


My Mood Stars in the Care homes?
This blog originally by Wendy White | Apr 28, 2022 | Resources for the elderly and reproduced here by kind permission. My Mood Stars in...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 17, 20222 min read


Dementia Action Week: how therapy dogs can help those with dementia
This week marks Dementia Action Week and dogs have been shown to help people with dementia as they provide sensory stimulation through...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 16, 20224 min read


An Introduction to My Mood Stars
This blog first published by Wendy White | Apr 28, 2022 | Autism, Children's mental health, Educational resources, My Mood Stars,...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 12, 20223 min read


Heather's adventures continue
You may remember Heather, this time last year she hit the headlines with the fantastic way she was coping with lockdown and using her...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 11, 20221 min read


Book of the Month - April 2022
WHY DON'T WE GO INTO THE GARDEN? A DESIGNER HANDBOOK FOR Creating Actively Used Care Setting Gardens by Debbie Carroll and Mark Rendell...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 29, 20222 min read


Pilgrims View care home introduces Nourish care planning technology.
Pilgrims View has introduced Nourish, an app-based care management platform that will enable Avante Care & Support to remove paper care...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 23, 20222 min read


Care Home Activities: Not just flower arranging!
Are you really stuck for ideas?
Sometimes it's just a case of thinking around what your are already planning.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 10, 20221 min read


Life Story Books - “Chocolate for the Brain”
Life Story Books are a perfect example of this theory in action- celebrating and capturing key milestones in stories and pictures...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Maisie's going skydiving
I was thrilled to hear from my daughter Maisie last week, when she announced she was going skydiving. Okay, yes I was a little bit...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 28, 20221 min read


CARE HOME ACTIVITIES FACTORY (CHAF)
Sam Dondi-Smith from interactiveMe set up this online service over a year ago to help Activity Coordinators during through the pandemic....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 24, 20221 min read


Grandma's Superstar - January Book of the Month
Huge thanks to Leah Blackwell for sending me a copy of her first book Grandma's Superstar. Leah has worked in dementia care for over...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 21, 20221 min read
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