Rethinking Afternoon Tea in Care Homes: A Call for Change
This week is Afternoon Tea Week! There will be many a welcomed cup of tea this week now that we've finally reached some summertime...
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Aug 82 min read
Cultivating Connections: How a Care Home Garden Makeover Transformed Residents' Lives
Watching the residents care for the plants, diligently watering them to ensure their survival, was a heartwarming testament ...
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Aug 53 min read
Mastering Your Activities Budget: A guide for care home activity coordinators
Being in charge of a care home activities budget can be challenging, especially if you struggle with personal finances. Managing your...
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Aug 12 min read
Enhancing Lives Through Cultural Outings: A Care Home Success Story
As activity coordinators, we're always on the lookout for engaging and enriching experiences for our residents. A recent outing from...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 293 min read
Here comes August!
Longer days and warmer weather make August perfect for outdoor activities. Organise picnics, garden parties, and nature walks...
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Jul 253 min read
Maximising local support: Engaging your community in care home activities
Care homes play a vital role in providing a supportive environment for older adults. As activity coordinators, one of our key challenges...
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Jul 223 min read
How to Keep Calm and Carry On: When you're stretched to your limit and your manager asks for more.
As an activity coordinator in a care home, you're constantly juggling the diverse needs of residents, limited resources, and the...
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Jul 182 min read
Neurobiological benefits of care home activities: Boosting brain health and wellbeing in seniors
Care home activities matter: Part 3 Engaging in activities within care homes can offer significant neurobiological benefits for residents....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 152 min read
Boost Your Activity Planning Skills: 5 Key Strategies
Practical Tip: Keep a journal or log to document observations, feedback, and insights gained from each activity
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Jul 112 min read
Beyond Bingo: How social isolation can silently harm seniors' physical health
As care home activity coordinators, we often focus on the mental and emotional benefits of social engagement. However, it's crucial to...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 84 min read
Cool Activities for Care Home Residents
This activity not only provides a delicious treat but also stimulates decision making skills, encourages social interaction, and ...
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Jul 52 min read
Balancing Acts: Self-Care Secrets for Activity Coordinators to Bust Stress and Boost Joy!
You play a vital role in enriching the lives of those in your care. However, the demands of your job can often lead to stress and...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 11 min read
Hello July!
Yes, it's July, and it's time to make the most of the British summer. Here are three tips to engage your residents and brighten their...
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Jun 273 min read
Spice Up Your Schedule: The Power of Creative Session Names
Are your weekly activity sessions starting to feel a bit stale? It might be time to inject some fun into your calendar by giving those...
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Jun 243 min read
Care home activities matter: Part two - mental health
As an Activity Coordinator you play a crucial role in maintaining the mental wellbeing of the residents in your care home. The social...
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Jun 203 min read
Stars of social care awards
The Stars of Social Care Awards took place last weekend, showcasing some of the finest people working in care homes in the UK. I've...
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Jun 172 min read
Care home activities matter: Part one - Against loneliness
Without ample opportunities for social engagement, residents are likely to feel isolated and disconnected. This lack of interaction can...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 132 min read
5 budget-friendly activities for care homes that can engage and entertain residents:
It's essential that care homes provide opportunities for a wide variety of activities. For those of you on a low budget or no budget. ...
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Jun 113 min read
Understanding previous lifestyles HELPS with planning person-centred activities.
Activity Coordinators can enhance the engagement in care home activities when they learn more about previous lifestyles of residents
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Jun 62 min read
Have fun with Armchair Travel activities this summer
When planning Armchair Travel activities for seniors or those with limited mobility, you can tap into the rich cultural heritage and...
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