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A Room of One’s Own

Some people will, either by choice or through necessity, spend most of their time in their bedroom. So, it’s important that this is a special place that they can truly call home…

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Improving Activities Provision

Discover the simple training programmes that help you improve your activities and truly deliver person-centred care, from understanding the different stages of dementia, to using music, sensory gardening and ideas for male residents.

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Mindfulness Activities

Not just a buzzword, mindfulness is a great way to ground ourselves in the present. For people living with dementia, mindfulness can be a very powerful activity…

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Day-to-day observations and opinions from activity coordinators, comment and advice from experts and insiders...

Creating Interesting Spaces in a Care Home Garden

Gardens are so important for people's wellbeing as well as for the planet, says Robyn Taylor, as she looks at...

Happy Home, Happy Residents

This year more than ever we have realised the value of the places we call home. Here, we look at...

Coping with Homesickness

In this thoughtful article, Robyn Taylor reminds us that feeling homesick can be quite common throughout life, and shares some...

Lockdown 101: In It Together

In our Autumn competition, we asked you what imaginative ways you have been carrying out your important work during lockdown....

The Season of Giving

Christmas is the time of year that makes us feel thankful for our family and friends. No doubt this year...

Lockdown 101: Working One-to-One

In our Autumn competition, we asked you what imaginative ways you have been carrying out your important work during lockdown....

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