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Making Christmas Family Time

Christmas, like many seasonal events throughout the year, can provide a wonderful opportunity not only for activities, but for connecting with residents. However, it’s important to always remember that those events linked to family and togetherness – especially Christmas – can bring up sadness for many residents. The key is to try and use the… Read more »

The Swansong Project

This beautiful idea from a skilled musician and songwriter gives people who are facing end of life, and those surrounding them, the opportunity to write and record their own original song. Run by Ben Slack, The Swansong Project allows people to put into a song all the experiences of their lives and the feelings they… Read more »

November Days

November brings bonfires, rugby finals and fundraising for veterans. Jan Millward, one of our regular activity coordinator columnists, shares her...

The Montessori Method

Created with meaningful tasks and purposeful activity at its heart, the Montessori approach is one of the most innovative ways...

Solutions For Sundown

Robyn Taylor, one of our regular activity coordinator columnists, talks about how to manage the often tricky and troubling sundown...

Supporting End Of Life Care

End of life care forms a significant part of your role as an activity coordinator, and is perhaps one of...

How To Use Pinterest

Pinterest is one of the best ways to source ideas for craft activities, or for planning sessions with a seasonal...

Dementia Radio Stations

Putting music on for your residents is always well received, but it can be hard to change it up when...