World Book Day returns at the start of March to celebrate all things literary. Books have been written on every topic under the sun. Information-sharing and storytelling through the written word bring people together by providing common interests and satisfying a quest for knowledge. This year World Book Day takes place on Thursday 7 March. …
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National Braille Day and supporting residents with visual impairments
World Braille Day is celebrated every year on 4 January – the birthday of Louis Braille. Braille was a blind Frenchman who invented the language consisting of raised dots arranged in patterns for people with impaired vision to move their fingertips along and read. Braille has become the internationally recognised code for blind and visually …
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New Year Traditions from around the World To Bring Into Your Care Home
Christmas and New Year celebrations are now in full swing, with people around the world celebrating the festive season that will bring 2023 to an end. As with all festivities and events that involve a great deal of tradition, different countries and cultures mark the occasion in different ways. This year, why not bring some …
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Five Fun Ways to Say A Festive Thank You to Your Care Home Staff
The caring profession is both rewarding and challenging, with a number of physical and mental demands placed on care home managers and carers alike. At this time of year, it can be a lovely gesture to recognise the efforts put in by care home teams over the past 12 months. This can take on many …
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How to Have a Sustainable Christmas And New Year in Your Care Home?
Christmas is upon us, and with it comes the annual excess of food, packaging and wrapping paper. It is natural to want to great ourselves after 12 months of hard work. However, there are plenty of ways to do so while also keeping an eye on celebrating responsibly and sustainably. Here are six ways to …
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Christmas Gifts for Your Residents to Make in Your Care Home
Christmas is getting close now, with only a few weeks to go until the big day. For many care home residents, it can be harder to get hold of the right Christmas presents for loved ones. Especially if opportunities to go shopping are not as frequent as they might have liked in the past. Running …
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: How Care Vision can support residents with disabilities in your care home
This year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities falls on Sunday 3 December. It is a valuable opportunity to focus on how to support, celebrate and work alongside a key section of society. According to estimates from the Department for Work and Pensions, there were approximately 16 million people in the UK living with …
Women’s World Cup – Football Themed Ideas for Fun Summer Activities
This summer sees the return of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Held every four years, the global tournament pits 32 women’s football teams against each other. In 2019, when the tournament was held last, the USA team lifted the winner’s trophy. This year, the competition takes place in Australia and New Zealand between 20 July …
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Happy Fathers’ Day! Celebrating the Dads in your care home community
On Sunday 18 June, attention will turn to the Dads, as the UK marks Fathers’ Day. It is a chance to celebrate the unsung heroes and the male role models at the heart of family life. There are bound to be several fathers within your care home community – residents, staff and visitors. Not to …
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National Osteoporosis Month: Looking After Your Residents’ Bones
As June arrives, so does National Osteoporosis Month – an awareness-raising initiative organised by UK charity, Royal Osteoporosis Society. Osteoporosis is a bone condition that leaves bones more fragile than usual and more prone to breaks and fractures. It often accompanies other conditions, such as Parkinson’s Disease and can make trips and falls in those …
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