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Why Kiddleydivey Sessions with Emma Are Perfect for Your Care Home Booking Emma, a Kiddleydivey music leader, offers care homes an...
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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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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Jul 18, 20242 min read
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5 budget-friendly activities for care homes that can engage and entertain residents:
It's essential that care homes provide opportunities for a wide variety of activities. For those of you on a low budget or no budget. ...
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Jun 13, 20242 min read
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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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Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Enhancing Care: The HOPES Approach for Activity Coordinators in Care Homes
I want to introduce you to the HOPES approach to care home activities.
This is a simple acronym to help you keep in mind what is importan
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May 13, 20243 min read
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Why it's important not to make assumptions about musical preferences
When planning a music session for your care home residents, it can be tempting to make assumptions about what kind of music the residents...
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May 9, 20242 min read
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Consider yourself at home!
Activity members would knock on my door, wait for me to waddle up to the Piazza...
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Apr 18, 20242 min read
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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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Mar 4, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Joyous day trip to celebrate 30th Anniversary of Jurassic Park
Four friends, all residents at Parkview Care Home in Bexleyheath, experienced sheer joy as they attended the 30th-anniversary celebration...
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Jan 18, 20241 min read
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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
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The Importance of Physical Activity for Care Home Residents
Physical activity is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regardless of age or physical ability.
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Oct 6, 20234 min read
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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
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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
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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...
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Dec 9, 20221 min read
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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...
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Dec 2, 20221 min read
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Entertainment Spotlight - Eddie Cole
This week the spotlight is shining on Eddie Cole, aka Valley Voice, who is listed in the online Entertainment Directory for Hampshire....
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Nov 25, 20221 min read
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Entertainer Spotlight - R & R Entertainments
This week the spotlight is shining on Richard Ellis Hawley and Rowen, together known as R & R Entertainments, who joined the online...
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Nov 11, 20221 min read
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