by ianmccreath | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Living well in a residential care home
By Beth Britton If you are anything like me, the lockdown days all seem to merge into one. The differentiation our usual routines used to provide has all gone, and the main milestones of the day now seem to be mealtimes in my house. Of course, if you are living with... 
by jess | May 18, 2020 | Health & wellbeing, Hobbies & crafts, Living well in a residential care home
Being around nature can have a very calming effect. While we might not be able to get out much at the moment, bird watching from home could be a fun and convenient alternative. It’s not essential to kit yourself out with expensive, high tech equipment to enjoy this... 
by jess | May 18, 2020 | Hobbies & crafts, Living well in a residential care home, Sharing your gifts and knowledge, Staying connected
Throughout the lockdowns people had to get creative to keep themselves entertained at home. Creating a virtual pub quiz is a great example of this, and is a nice way to gather friends and family to share an activity online. To create your own quiz, you’ll need to... 
by jess | May 8, 2020 | Living well in a residential care home, Staying connected, What matters to you
Help carers and medical staff know more about you by creating a profile to explain your non-medical needs and preferences. Should your care arrangements change due to the current situation, this will allow care workers to know more about you as a person, and will... 
by ianmccreath | Apr 27, 2020 | Hobbies & crafts, Living well in a residential care home, Music & arts
Idea submitted by Hilary Duxford. Painting can be an enjoyable hobby at any time. As a way of spending time “in the moment”, it can also be a great way to boost wellbeing and reduce anxiety. If you find the idea of starting with a blank canvass daunting, painting by... 
by adam@hopeworksbranding.com | Apr 10, 2020 | Hobbies & crafts, Living well in a residential care home
Looking for a brain teaser? There are a huge number of online puzzle sites and apps to explore. Alternatively, order puzzle books online or ask a friend or family member to drop some off! How can I help someone to do this? If you know a person with dementia who... 