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Are the staff happy? Top ten indicators for choosing an ‘active’ care home
February 28, 2017
I am of an age when friends and acquaintances around me are talking about choosing care settings for a loved one. I visit lots of care settings during the course…
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How do we say farewell when residents pass away?
February 15, 2017
I have just been reading a chain of Facebook messages about great ways to celebrate a life and say farewell when a care home resident dies. It reminded me of…
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The value of singing in care settings
February 8, 2017
I have had lots of conversations on this topic recently. We have a raft of research that recognises the benefits of singing and even more about the impact of singing…
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The impact of social isolation and loneliness on older people
January 31, 2017
I’ve been exploring the research on this topic this week. In the current state of social care, only the most dependent people are being supported and this has led many…
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How to achieve a Whole Home Approach to Activity
January 19, 2017
My new year started in the north-west of England. I visited 8 care homes with a colleague to carry out unannounced audits of their activity provision. I always welcome the…
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A change in attitude is required
January 12, 2017
How often do we hear comments like “Mum doesn’t do much these days but she is in her 80s”. I don’t believe you would hear that comment in every part…
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A Vision for the New Year – It’s Time To Talk
December 16, 2016
I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions as, in my case and I suspect for many others, they are short lived. I prefer to look forward to the new…
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Arts Based Activities for Older People
November 21, 2016
I was delighted to be able to attend the National Care Forum Managers Conference last week. NAPA had worked with them to set up an Arts Festival within the Conference.…
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