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Engaging Residents with Dementia: Inclusive Group Activities in the Care Home
It's essential to provide inclusive activities that promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and a sense of belonging for all...

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Feb 12, 20242 min read


My 6 top tips for the new Activity Coordinator
Being an Activity Coordinator can be challenging, being in a new environment can mean extra challenges. "What will they expect me to...

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Feb 5, 20242 min read


St Valentine's Day theme - "you can't do that, that's insensitive!"
Have you ever spent your time planning an activity with and for your residents only to be told by your manager or a colleague "you can't...

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Feb 1, 20243 min read


Here comes February
Welcoming February in a care home can be done with engaging and enjoyable activities. Consider which special dates in the month are...

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Jan 29, 20241 min read


Curtain Call: Planning a Theatre Trip for Residents
Last week I shared a post about a theatre visit for Parkview Care Home residents, where four residents enjoyed a trip to Royal Albert...

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Jan 22, 20242 min read


The Fun Guardian: A Playful Guide for Activity Coordinators (part 2)
Being an Activity Coordinator is a challenging role. It requires amplifying every aspect of life and ensuring that every resident is...

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Jan 15, 20242 min read


The Fun Guardian: A Playful Guide for Activity Coordinators
As an Activity Coordinator, your mission is to infuse fun and laughter into the lives of care home residents. Many Activity Coordinators...

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Jan 11, 20242 min read


Unveiling Meaningful Moments: 5 Ways to Assess the Impact of Care Home Activities
Activities are not just events on a calendar; they are avenues to enhance residents' lives and create moments of joy and fulfillment. It...

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Jan 8, 20242 min read


Inspiring Engagement: A Guide for Activity Coordinators
The role of an Activity Coordinator is at the heart of creating vibrant and enriching experiences for residents. As we transition from...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Dementia symptoms can cause... depression.
People with dementia can often seem lost, sitting quietly, seemingly with no idea of what is happening around them. It's easy to be...

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Nov 27, 20232 min read


Get your FACTs right for person-centred activities.
Before you can plan person-centred activities, you need to get your FACTs right.
The FACTs Framework helps activity coordinators build a fuller picture of each resident - who they are, what matters to them, and how best to support their wellbeing. By checking in with Family and Friends, Activities, Care Plans, and “This Is Me” documents, you can uncover valuable insights that transform your activity planning from routine to truly meaningful.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 20, 20232 min read


World Nursery Rhyme Week
It's World Nursery Rhyme Week this week. "So what! We care for adults not little children!" Well hang on! Are Nursery Rhymes really just...

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Nov 13, 20231 min read


"I promise to do my best..."
"On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law."...

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Sep 26, 20232 min read


Best Friend Day
Best Friend Day is celebrated on 8th June each year to honour the special bond between best friends. This day provides an opportunity to...

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Jun 7, 20231 min read


Why red lipstick is a game-changer for people living with dementia.
When it comes to dementia care, small things can make a big difference. And one of those small things just happens to be a beauty product...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 3, 20233 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 10, 20231 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
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