NAPA launch Arts in Care Homes Involvement Pack 

The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) has announced that the theme for the 2025 National Day of Arts in Care Homes is ‘Going Green’.  NAPA say:  “We chose ‘Green’ because it offers a rich and versatile source of inspiration for care settings and arts organisations alike. From using recycled, repurposed or natural materials to drawing…

Young Dementia Network (YDN) members have been urged to take part in a consultation with the government on its proposed Major Conditions Strategy, a five year strategy for dementia and other conditions like cancer and mental ill-health.  YDN chair Tessa Gutteridge has written to members calling on them to participate so that young onset dementia…

Guidance for care homes on nutrition and hydration has been produced by apetito.  The company says that its new free guide contains lots of useful information and guidance on best practice in catering for residents with dysphagia, dementia and allergies while also maintaining the quality and appeal of meals. The Guide to Catering for Specialist…

A digital care programme rolled out across the county by Kent Council has won national recognition in the HTN HealthTech Awards.  The project, called Kara, involved successfully equipping 1,700 vulnerable, digitally disadvantaged adults with video “carephones” to overcome social isolation during Covid.  Comprising a one-touch secure tablet device, it provided video-calling to the individual’s support…

A new Alzheimer’s Society survey has highlighted how difficult the Christmas period is for many people living with dementia. Alongside the results of this survey, Nicky and Adrian Moorey have shared their experiences of Adrian’s dementia.  Read more here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/2023-12-4/heart-breaking-christmas-people-dementia-revealed 

Musical memories: Former school teachers David Brown and Alison Eales (pictured) were reunited as part of a music therapy initiative at Foxholes Care Home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.  David is a resident, while the home’s general manager Neil Gandecha was once his pupil at the local Kingshott School.  The emotive reunion involved a lunch trip allowing…