The Healing Power of Haiku Poetry for Care Home Residents
As we grow older, we face physical and mental challenges that can impact our quality of life. For those residing in care homes, the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Feb 28, 2023
- 1 min
January 2023 - Book of the Month
Yes, I know it's the last day of February - someone please tell me where those days went! This is the book I read and reviewed in January...
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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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jul 27, 2022
- 1 min
United - Book of the month July
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jun 9, 2022
- 2 min
"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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jun 7, 2022
- 1 min
Book Review - June 2022
The Essential Guide to Relaxation Therapy in Care Settings by Helen Filkins This Essential Guide will help any Activity Coordinator to...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- May 19, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Apr 29, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Apr 27, 2022
- 5 min
‘What makes a garden? by Debbie Carroll
I was excited to be asked to write a blog for Bright Copper Kettles CIC again and I thought I’d better revisit the series of ten we did...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Mar 24, 2022
- 1 min
Book of the Month - March 2022
Activity Handbook: All you want to know but were afraid to ask - by Alison Moore This morning I spent time in my conservatory reading...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jan 21, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jul 15, 2021
- 2 min
When I Grow up I want to be a Carer
I am Jenni Mack, Marketing Executive and passionate campaigner for change in Social Care. Prior to my current role I worked in Craigielea...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- May 14, 2021
- 2 min
JILL BOWEN FROM HULTON HOUSE MAKES IT INTO #HOLDSTILL 2020 BOOK
Activities Coordinator, Jill Bowen from Hulton House Care Residence in Preston has today received her personal copy of the #Holdstill2020...
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Caroline J Benham
- Feb 19, 2021
- 1 min
My Grandma has Dementia
I was absolutely thrilled to receive my copies of My Grandma has Dementia yesterday - as you can see from the photo I took when I...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Oct 17, 2016
- 1 min
October's Book of the Month
And Still the Music Plays by Graham Stokes This little book was recommended to me when I first started having an interest in Dementia....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Sep 19, 2016
- 1 min
September's Book of the Month
My chosen book for September's 'Book of the Month' is A guide to person-centred compassionate elder care Dignity in action The HEART of...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Sep 5, 2016
- 3 min
NOBODY BELIEVES ME
You can read about 'Dear Clueless: A daughter's journey through Alzheimer's Caregiving. by Sandra Savell on this website, click here....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Aug 30, 2016
- 3 min
An Honest Look Through the Eyes That See
Hello, my name is Norrms Mc Namara (UK) and i was diagnosed with dementia 8 years ago aged just 50. Since then i have gone on to be the...
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