Hi Kate like yourself I work in homes in Scotland and I know how hard it is to get staff to engage,why not try and give the staff a project to be involved in along with the residents, we at the momen...

Hi there you could try a sensory bag placing various types of materials,ie wool,felt, etc residents can try and guess what the items are , food tasting activity and smells of old perfumes , soaps,aft...

Hi Marisa royal British legion are encouraging nursing homes to plant a tree for jubilee, also hold a garden party reminicse about past jubilee celebrations also a music concert,hope this helps.

Thank you for great ideas and support,anybody have suggestions for toppings or fillings for pancake Tuesday planning a coffee morning for one or the homes I work in.

Thanks Carman great idea ,I'll be able to laminate them for each resident in the homes,let you know how they enjoy this activity.

Hi all we are the same,just been informed no decorations or trees allowed in the homes. If anyone has any alternative ideas to what we can do instead ,was thinking of my residents colouring xmas theme...

Hi all I tend to do theme style prize bingo with xmas approaching prizes would all relate to xmas time ,same for Easter etc which the residents enjoy.

Think this is a great idea especially at this time going to try out with my homes.