Why Kiddleydivey Sessions with Emma Are Perfect for Your Care Home Booking Emma, a Kiddleydivey music leader, offers care homes an...

Laughter truly is the best medicine! It lifts spirits, reduces stress, and strengthens connections. Don’t forget to make time for joy!

Reunion between 90-year-old Ruth Winter and her former student, pianist Rhys Concessao, reminds us of the lasting impact of mentorship.

As a care home activity coordinator, your mindset shapes the atmosphere around you.

Two care home residents lead a 10-mile walk, raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society and showing the power of resident-led activities.

Break free from age-based assumptions! Challenge conscious bias, adapt activities, and focus on what residents can do. Let's create more joy

Ann, 83, and Angela, 47, connect weekly across 3,500 miles, showing how virtual friendships can bring comfort and joy to care home residents

[If] you’re looking for indoor activities to keep residents cosy or themed events to celebrate the season, here are some ideas to help you.

From managing diverse needs to engaging residents with dementia, every small victory is a step towards better wellbeing.

At Bagshot Gardens Care Home, something extraordinary happened that brightened the lives of residents and staff alike. A baby born...

Some residents may prefer their own rooms for solitude. Make it clear that it’s perfectly okay for them to retreat to their rooms ...

On Friday, 6th September, Ruby Lodge Care Home in Thirsk celebrated its grand opening, with the Mayor of Thirsk, Councillor Andrew...

So when a colleague suggests a new activity idea, it's natural to feel a twinge of doubt or even inadequacy.

Offer one instruction at a time and give residents plenty of time to complete each step before moving on.

to kick off this Alzheimer's Month I have written this blog to help with creating meaningful activities for residents living with dementia

And just like that, the days of summer gradually give way to the crispness of autumn. I'm trying hard not to lament the long hot days of...

The revalidation focused on evidence related to the three key principles of reducing loneliness, helplessness, and boredom...

The shop windows are full of "Back to School" posters and reminders to buy school shoes and stationery ready for the September start...

Remember, the goal is to create an enjoyable, sensory-rich experience. Encourage curiosity, laughter, and storytelling. With careful plannin

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...