#creativeproblemsolving, #innovation and #creativity at the heart of social prescribing. More please! theguardian.com/society/2018…

Quick leadership tips! Like the one about failure! blog.knowyourcompany.com/fro…

What about sex & people's sexuality in older life in relation to wellbeing? @Royalcollegeof2 have produced guidance for staff to work effectively with issues of sexuality, relationships, sexual expression & sex, particularly people living in care homes bit.ly/2qlkYwQ

Intergenerational projects are a great way of brining your community in, as well as getting your residents out and about. Check out the St @St_Monica_Trust guide to #intergenerational activity stmonicatrust.org.uk/guide

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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay18 this year's theme is around young people and their mental health. We also wonder about the mental health of older people in our society and in our care. Is there an opportunity to bring both groups together to support each other?

“Life itself is a risk. We cannot eliminate risk without eliminating the person.” What are your thoughts on positive risk? How might we be more courageous in our risk taking so that people really can flourish? bit.ly/2IATVGo

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. Are you holding any events to raise awareness? Let is know what you're up to #creativity #innovation #EndlessPossibilities #GoodLife #dementia #dementiafriendly

Starting on the 23 September it is #activeagingweek Check out the International Council on Active Aging's website where you'll find some great resources to help you celebrate #activeaging and enhance people's #wellbeing bit.ly/2QhHfaR

And the winner of the #OutstandingActivities Competition Summer round is........drum roll......laddertothemoon.co.uk/wellbe… #sanctuarycare

We know all about going back to the 50's and 60s's don't we?! So many great diner stories and photos coming in from our Outstanding Activities participants. More to follow, in the mean time......theguardian.com/society/2018…

Now here's a project! How about residents getting involved with a local knitting group? And how about #yarnbombing your home? Or the local area? Get a #socialknitwork going today!

Coming up! #nationalplumday! The 1st one of it's kind to celebrate all things plummy. We suspect that some of your residents would have grown plums in their gardens, & we bet they've got some fantastic jam recipes too! Have a look at the festival website bit.ly/2NsYzHn

When "No" means "I used to be a ballroom dancer" Wonderful to read this again. The impact that our Outstanding Activities programme continues to grow. More stories to follow! laddertothemoon.co.uk/news/2…

Horticulture therapy...whilst many of our residents might not physically be able to get into the garden, the benefits of gardening are very clear. How about an indoor gardening club? Even take it to bedrooms. Bring the garden into their home. bit.ly/2LJsaQt

"Creativity keeps me busy, alive and vibrant" Yes! Check out these projects. Loving the Insta-Grans! How might we take some of these ideas bring them into the lives of our residents? @_jadefrench medium.com/ageappropriate/th…

Today is #nationalyorkshireday Guess which spoilt brats were rescued from #Yorkshire to come & live here @ #laddertothemoon HQ. You've guessed it! Bolt and Walnut. How about an animal rescue for your home? So many lovely animals needing homes and lots of love to give ❤️🐶

Today is #nationaldogphotographyday Yes, there's a day for everything it seems! Just thinking about photography projects that your residents might be able to get up to. How about A Year in the Life of Our Home? One photograph for every day of the year? Here's Walnut & Bolt

Nous aimons cette idée! Get that grey matter working by learning or brushing up on your language skills xitter.cf/ShulaHawes/status/1022…

This week is #NationalParksWeek we're sure a lot of your residents must have been keen walkers and enjoyed the stunning parks the UK has to offer. How might we bring a little bit of #parklife back to our residents? #walking #creativity #innovation