On 6th February 1952, King George VI was discovered dead in his bed by one of his servants at Sandringham House. He was just 56 years...

Life Story Books are a perfect example of this theory in action- celebrating and capturing key milestones in stories and pictures...

The 2nd Chatham Brownies wanted to do something special at Christmas for the residents at Amherst Court care home, which is local to...

Are you running out of ideas for Hot Tea Month? As we are fast approaching the end of January, some Activities Coordinators appear to...

Sam Dondi-Smith from interactiveMe set up this online service over a year ago to help Activity Coordinators during through the pandemic....

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...

Sarah-Jane Clapson has recently joined Avante's Care & Support Executive Management Team, as Director of Care Operations. Sarah-Jane,...

THE ROYAL MINT MUSEUM REMINISCENCE PROJECT RECIEVES TECHNOLOGY DONATION TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY The Royal Mint Museum is running an...

Each year, the Co-op asks charities to apply for the Co-op Local Community Fund which supports community projects across the UK. Three...

Horse & Country are a leading equestrian sports and lifestyle network that provides over 40 million households with exclusive coverage of...

There has been a new lease of life given to Manor Lodge Care Home. The home, based in Harrow, recently as they launched a new weekly...

Residents from Avante's care homes have recently participated in an exciting virtual reality study piloted by researchers from the...

Activities Coordinator Hannah is on a mission! She wants to get the residents and staff at Manor Lodge Care Home moving more to increase...

As part of a month of art therapy activities residents at Tallington Lodge have been recreating famous works of art and iconic...

Last week, Activity Coordinator, Julie, supported Josie, Pilgrims View care home resident, to revisit her favourite interest, swimming!

Looking to make accommodation that's both accessible and comfortable for a person with dementia? Alison Hughes from furniture specialists...

Care and Nursing Homes across the Country Court group were encouraged to use residents’ ideas and memories of school days to create fun...

Today is International Day for Older Persons. The United Nations is calling for better provision and support for digital participation...

Congratulations to Country Court Hospitality Team who have won the Innovation Award at the Public Sector Catering Awards 2021. The award...