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Arts and Crafts
I have read many interesting articles on the use of art therapy, and the therapeutic and positive benefits gained through its use in...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 3, 20154 min read


SAM
SAM was featured on BBC spotlight news this week. Groundbreaking “Brain Gym” called “SAM” (short for sing-along machine). Globally there...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 30, 20154 min read


Loving, the essence of being a butterfly in dementia care
In a recent visit to a care home, there was a sense of people feeling bored and waiting for something interesting to happen. There were...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 28, 20153 min read


"They have dementia so what's the point in activities?"
“They have Dementia, so what’s the point in activities…surely they’ll just forget you’ve even been?” This was a quote that I heard the...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 27, 20153 min read


Simple musical activities that you can do with someone living with Dementia
You may have a friend or a relative who is living with dementia. Sometimes you may find it hard to engage with that person, especially if...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 19, 20153 min read


The Activity Coordinator’s Calendar.
I have included a calendar on my website which is aimed at the AC. There are so many dates and events to choose from as a base for...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 30, 20152 min read


Why music is so important in your care home...
Such a privilege to be able to include a guest blog from Beckie here. Why is music so important for people living with dementia? Why is...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 9, 20142 min read


A rewarding start to creating a Dementia Friendly Community
As a Purple Angel Ambassador, inspired by Norman McNamara, I began to make small steps towards creating a Dementia Friendly...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 26, 20141 min read
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