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Life Story Books - “Chocolate for the Brain”
Life Story Books are a perfect example of this theory in action- celebrating and capturing key milestones in stories and pictures...

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Jan 31, 20222 min read


"A drinks too wet without one!"
Are you running out of ideas for Hot Tea Month? As we are fast approaching the end of January, some Activities Coordinators appear to...

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Jan 24, 20221 min read


Grandma's Superstar - January Book of the Month
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...

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Jan 21, 20221 min read


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

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Jan 19, 20221 min read


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

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Dec 27, 20212 min read


Equine therapy: How horses can help those with dementia.
Horse & Country are a leading equestrian sports and lifestyle network that provides over 40 million households with exclusive coverage of...

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Dec 14, 20213 min read


Tyne & Wear Care Home Entertainment
Newly listed in Tyne & Wear, and also available in Northumberland, is Dannielle Keys performing as Heart Shaped Stone. Dannielle is a...

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Dec 13, 20211 min read


Managers Activity of the Week
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...

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Nov 30, 20212 min read


New to the Entertainment Directory
New acts are being added to my Entertainment Directory this week. Paul Ray, magician and singer, from Shrewsbury is now listed in...

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Nov 29, 20211 min read


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

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Nov 22, 20212 min read


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

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Nov 9, 20212 min read


Supporting care home residents to live vibrant and fulfilled lives
Last week, Activity Coordinator, Julie, supported Josie, Pilgrims View care home resident, to revisit her favourite interest, swimming!

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Oct 20, 20212 min read


4 tips for creating a dementia-friendly home
Looking to make accommodation that's both accessible and comfortable for a person with dementia? Alison Hughes from furniture specialists...

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Oct 19, 20214 min read


Beech Lodge Care & Nursing Home residents go back to school
Care and Nursing Homes across the Country Court group were encouraged to use residents’ ideas and memories of school days to create fun...

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Oct 7, 20212 min read


Are older people in care homes afforded equal opportunities for digital access?
Today is International Day for Older Persons. The United Nations is calling for better provision and support for digital participation...

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Oct 1, 20211 min read


ENTERTAINER AWARDED LOTTERY FUNDINGTO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CARE HOME RESIDENTS
Kent based musician Rob Tompsett has been awarded funding through Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants to provide much needed...

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Sep 27, 20212 min read


Connect: Lisa Marshall-Hill
Last week I came across Lisa Marshall-Hill. I read about her photography project involving people with dementia and I'm looking forward...

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Sep 14, 20212 min read


Jigsaw Memories
James Knowles is another entrepreneur in the care industry who was inspired by his own personal experiences. In 2012 his mother, Joan,...

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Sep 13, 20211 min read


How to plan care home activities
DIY version of my online course which means you can work at your own pace.

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Sep 2, 20211 min read


Celebrating Tequila Day
Last month residents of Sydmar Lodge Care Home celebrated Tequila Day 2021 with the classic shot Salt + Tequila + Lime. Thanks to the...

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Aug 26, 20211 min read
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