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The importance of redirection
Harry Urban was diagnosed with dementia in 2004. He is also the founder of United against Dementia and writes his journal blog posts on...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 31, 20161 min read


The Art of Conversation
This month, Suzanne Mumford from The Daily Sparkle explores how and why reminiscence therapy can help people who are isolated or lacking...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 27, 20163 min read


The Power Of A Memory Care Store Key Fob
Alice is a caregiver to her mother Beatrice who has dementia. Alice reflects on the number of difficulties they have faced throughout the...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 24, 20162 min read


Call to mind... at the Care and Dementia Show
Last week I went to the Birmingham NEC to visit the Care and Dementia Show. It was a great opportunity to meet lots of people who are...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 20, 20162 min read


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....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 17, 20161 min read


A long way from home
I was talking to friend`s at home the other day, they asked a question i have been asked a thousand times but never get tired of...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 13, 20162 min read


It takes time to grow a marrow
Outstanding Activities gave a seed to Forest Healthcare and their glorious harvest continues to improve quality of life. It’s been my...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 10, 20163 min read


StoriiCare - Improving Lives Through Memories
StoriiCare is a life story platform enabling families to connect with their loved ones in care by creating, sharing and preserving...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 6, 20162 min read


Sweet and Low
Sandra Currie has been a care home singer for 15 years, singing mostly in dementia units. I absolutely love my job, when you see the...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 3, 20164 min read


5 ideas for Group Activities
Whenever I visit online forums about dementia care and activities I frequently read posts from my fellow activity coordinators asking for...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 26, 20165 min read


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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 19, 20161 min read


Let’s Get Tongues Wagging - Hairdressing Salon - A time to chat ...
It’s been wonderful to be part of the many creative achievements in residential care homes over the past few years, either following a...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 15, 20162 min read


Poetry Prize Draw
Bright Copper Kettles Celebrates National Poetry Day Planning to celebrate National Poetry Day on 6th October is a great way to promote a...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 12, 20161 min read


FREE! Flower Seeds For Dementia Care Homes
Spending time out in the - somewhat unreliable - British sunshine and enjoying the company of friends and loved ones is definitely one of...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 7, 20162 min read


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....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 5, 20163 min read


An Outstanding Legacy
Currently only one per cent of care homes achieve the Outstanding rating. But, far from being a bad thing, this is a great thing. If we...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 1, 20163 min read


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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 30, 20163 min read


A Midsummer Night's Dream
I formed First Draft Theatre in 2010 as an opportunity for like-minded people to present original works on the stages of the London...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 22, 20164 min read


The Chat
Jan Millward is an Activity coordinator in a 40 bed Care home in rural Dorset. She has worked in the care industry for 12 years and she...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 22, 20162 min read


Mocktail Celebrations
Mocktail Celebrations: Homes within the Peninsula group have decided to host mocktail celebrations as suggested by Managing Director,...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 18, 20161 min read
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