Bridging Generations: Preparing Care Home Activities for "Back to School" Season
The shop windows are full of "Back to School" posters and reminders to buy school shoes and stationery ready for the September start...
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- Jul 29
- 3 min
Here comes August!
Longer days and warmer weather make August perfect for outdoor activities. Organise picnics, garden parties, and nature walks...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Neurobiological benefits of care home activities: Boosting brain health and wellbeing in seniors
Care home activities matter: Part 3 Engaging in activities within care homes can offer significant neurobiological benefits for residents....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jun 6
- 2 min
Have fun with Armchair Travel activities this summer
When planning Armchair Travel activities for seniors or those with limited mobility, you can tap into the rich cultural heritage and...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Mar 7
- 4 min
International Women’s Day 2024: Meet our inspirational residents
International Women's Day, 8th March, is a worldwide opportunity for groups and individuals to unify, celebrate and support women's...
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- Mar 4
- 3 min
Unlocking Engagement: One-to-One Sessions for Reluctant Residents
One-to-one sessions hold immense potential for fostering meaningful connections and engagement, especially with residents who may...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Creative Display Ideas for Sharing Past Activities in Care Homes
Fostering a sense of community and reminiscing on past activities are vital aspects of creating a warm and engaging environment for...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Feb 12
- 2 min
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Feb 5
- 2 min
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jan 29
- 1 min
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jan 22
- 2 min
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jan 15
- 2 min
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Jan 11
- 2 min
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Dec 28, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Nov 13, 2023
- 1 min
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Sep 26, 2023
- 2 min
"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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Aug 9, 2023
- 4 min
Engaging other staff members through holiday themed care home activities
Working in a care home as an Activity Coordinator or Wellbeing Manager can be a lonely job, if other staff members are not supportive of...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- May 10, 2023
- 1 min
Care home communities enjoy coronation activities
As the nation came together to watch and celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla care home communities were...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Apr 17, 2023
- 5 min
Age is Just a Number: Personalising Care Home Activities for Every Resident
Are you looking for ways to create a more personalised and inclusive environment in care homes? Look no further. Here's how to create...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
- Mar 2, 2023
- 1 min
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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