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The Counter-Intuitive Trick to Reclaiming Your Time as an Activity Coordinator
As an activity coordinator in a care home, your to-do list seems never-ending. Balancing the needs of residents, staff, and management...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 4, 20235 min read
The Importance of Celebrating Special Dates for Care Home Staff
Working in a care home is both rewarding and challenging. Care home staff work tirelessly to ensure the well-being of their residents,...
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Mar 29, 20233 min read
Unlocking the Positive Benefits of Music and Movement for Care Home Residents
Physical activity is not only beneficial for physical health but also for mental wellbeing and social interaction. For care home...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 17, 20231 min read
The Healing Power of Haiku Poetry for Care Home Residents
As we grow older, we face physical and mental challenges that can impact our quality of life. For those residing in care homes, the...
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Mar 16, 20233 min read
Entertainment Spotlight - Samuel Hutchinson
Samuel is an experienced singer based in Leicestershire. He has a passion for bringing positive musical experiences to people in care...
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Mar 10, 20231 min read
Red Lippy Day 2023
5th May 2023 is Red Lippy Day Thanks to your generous donations RED LIPPY DAY 2022 helped to fund musical fun in over 2600 care homes. So...
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Mar 2, 20231 min read
January 2023 - Book of the Month
Yes, I know it's the last day of February - someone please tell me where those days went! This is the book I read and reviewed in January...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
Free Karaoke DVD for UK care homes
If you are in the UK, you can CLAIM YOUR FREE GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE DVD now. This offer is available to all UK CARE HOMES The free...
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Feb 20, 20231 min read
New entertainer listed in Staffordshire
We all know that activities which promote movement are important, whatever our age, but what if your residents are struggling with...
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Feb 9, 20231 min read
3 tips to help your residents get involved...
The most important part of the role of Activity Coordinator is to solve the puzzle of how to get residents engaged in your community...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
New Hampshire Entertainment Listing
A very warm welcome to Mike Jerome, singer and entertainer, to our online Entertainment Directory. Mike joins Eddie Cole on the Hampshire...
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Jan 13, 20231 min read
A touch of sparkle for Riverdale Court
This week residents and staff at Riverdale Court care home welcomed guests and celebrated the opening of their new Sparkle Café. Behind...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
When to take down Christmas decorations in care homes?
There is no universal rule for when Christmas decorations should come down in a care home. Each resident’s history, faith, preferences, and emotional responses matter, and these should guide your decision to create a calm, reassuring environment.
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 3, 20232 min read
Dementia and the Memory Stick.
Guest blog from Norman McNamara - Co-founder of Purple Angels. 'Norrms', as he is known to his family and friends, was diagnosed with...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Entertainment Spotlight - Eleanor Mattley
This week, in the Entertainer Spotlight, it's Eleanor Mattley: Eleanor owns Eleanor Mattley Productions, a Midlands-based company,...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 16, 20221 min read
Entertainment Spotlight - Andy Holiday
This week the spotlight is shining on Andy Holiday who is listed in the online Entertainment Directory for Kent. Andy Holiday presents a...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 9, 20221 min read
To Elf or not to Elf? - that's a very good question!
A fabulous conversation began last week when an Activity Coordinator mentioned that she was considering doing Elf on the Shelf in her...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Entertainment Spotlight - Rob T
This week the spotlight is shining on Rob T, who is listed in the online Entertainment Directory for Kent. Rob T describes himself as a...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 2, 20221 min read
Hello Winter!
Have you downloaded this helpful planner yet? The winter edition covers December, January and February - pages of special dates, calendar...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Friday night is "Pub Night" at Cramond Residence
Cramond Residence has introduced a new activity which takes place in a pub style environment with simulated pub seating, a bar, music,...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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