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The Workshop that turns stories shared into connection and support. At Cheadle Manor, the Visiting With Purpose workshop did more than bring people together, it created a space where stories were shared, silence was broken, and support was built. Led by John Ramsay, whose openness about his own journey invited others to do the same, […]

Bringing the Archives to life at Peckham Library This International Day for Older Persons, Children from St James the Great School and residents from Greenhive Care Home came together to bring Peckham Library’s archival images to life, interacting with digitally colourised projections that revealed vibrant colour as they moved across the screen. At Peckham Library,

Case Study: How a Game of Hockey Sparked Connection in a Canadian Care Home At Fenelon Court, a small, close-knit long-term care home in Ontario, a simple game of hockey on the tabletop brings laughter, competition, and connection, showing how play can unite residents of all abilities. At Fenelon Court, a small long-term care home

See our “Happiness Parties” in action! Two days of joy, music, and magical moments with residents and staff alike. We recently brought The Happiness Programme to Denham Manor and Bramhall Manor for some extra special Happiness Parties — and what a time it was! From singalongs to smiles, the both homes came alive with laughter

The Happiness Programme on World Alzheimer’s Day: Global reach, personal touch On World Alzheimer’s Day, we reflect on a global challenge that demands a deeply personal response. The Happiness Programme is now a feature in libraries, care homes, and hospitals across the world, that’s a vast network of support that spans continents- but what makes

Interview with Jezreel, Behaviour Therapist at The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus Jezreel works as a Behaviour Therapist at the Mental Health and In-Patient Unit at The Ottawa Hospital, where she supports individuals aged 18 to over 100 years old. Her role focuses on helping patients manage behaviours that can be harmful to themselves or others,

Meet “Smiley”, Blossom Field Care Home’s newest family member! At Blossom Fields, their Happiness Programme smart-projector has earned a special place in everyone’s hearts…and a new name. Residents lovingly call him “Smiley,” because every time he’s switched on, smiles soon follow. Whether it’s a lively quiz, a calming Tai Chi session, or painting from the

John Ramsay Talks to BBC London About Intergenerational Dementia Support On 15 July, BBC London’s Gemma O’Reilly visited Peckham Library to witness a heartwarming initiative in action — a storytelling session that brought together primary school pupils and residents living with dementia. The event, powered by The Happiness Programme, was designed to spark connection, joy,

The Joy of Intergenerational Play In a world where age groups often live parallel lives, intergenerational activities offer a heartfelt antidote—bringing young and old together for connection, wellbeing, and community spirit. At Social-Ability, we see this magic every day through The Happiness Programme—our interactive light-based games that make joy a shared experience across generations. Shared

The Spark of Connection: Frank’s Story from Age UK Wandsworth At Age UK Wandsworth, the Deputy Manager at their Day Centre, Frank, has seen firsthand how powerful the right kind of activity can be – especially when words aren’t always available. At Age UK Wandsworth, the Deputy Manager at their Day Centre, Frank, has seen