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Manifesting Monday Morning Motivation: Start the week with intention and joy
Monday mornings don’t always have the best reputation. Whether it’s grey skies, a slower start, or just the feeling that the weekend...
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May 22, 20253 min read
Kiddleydivey East Midlands
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ferrars Hall Care Home residents get their toes tapping for Strictly Country Court
As part of Country Court's 'Strictly Country Court’ month, residents at Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon enjoyed entertainment from...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Entertainer Spotlight - Emma R Franklin
This week the spotlight is shining on Emma R Franklin, Kiddleydivey who is available to perform for you in the Derbyshire area. Emma runs...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 28, 20221 min read
Free MP3 players for residents with dementia
Bright Copper Kettles CIC continues to support the work of The Purple Angel FREE BESPOKE MP3 PLAYERS FOR THE UK! Purple Angel...
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Jun 13, 20221 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
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