Here are links to two YouTube singalong videos ... Don't forget to like the videos and subscribe to my channel, as that really helps the algorithm. Also, if you like and use my work you can buy me a coffee here ... https://buymeacoffee.com/simondementia 'Best Love Songs Ever Singalong' - Part 1. 1940s, 50s & 60s 'Best Love Songs Ever Singalong' - Part 2. 1970s (to follow)

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.” ― William W. Purkey INTRODUCTION Before embarking on this week's CST activities, a reminder to know your individual group members well. Their lives, loves and losses, as far as is possible and appropriate to ask in any biographical assessment. Adjust the questions and discussion points below accordingly. Start this week's

Ask members to make as many words as they can from this word wheel. Words have to be four letters or longer and must include the letter O. Use of repeat letters in words is allowed. Make sure you have a white board available for this activity. The answers are provided after this reminder ... Let me know if you like these puzzle activities in 'Comments' below and I'll make some more ... As you know, I am an unpaid content creator without any budget or admin support. If you lik

This is a brief CST activities page to help celebrate the start of the 'Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026', which runs from 6-22 February. Ask who enjoys following the Winter Olympic Games? Who prefers the Summer Olympic Games? Has anyone a favourite winter sport? Has anyone ever tobogganed, skied or skated? What about non Winter Olympic Games, e.g. snowball fight, snowman building, cold water swimming or making snow angels. Has anyone had fun recently with these? What do p

'Australia Day' is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on January 26, it marks the 1788 landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove and raising of the Union Flag by Arthur Phillip following days of exploration of Port Jackson in New South Wales. In present-day Australia, celebrations aim to reflect the diverse society and landscape of the nation and are marked by community and family events, reflections on Australian history, official community awards and

This week's Memory Quiz aims to celebrate birds and the RSBP Big Garden Birdwatch - see www.rspb.org.uk There is a video version of this blog here ... As you know, I am a retired and unpaid CST activities content creator, without any budget or admin support, so if you wanted to buy me a coffee for £3 it would really help cover the circa £500 a year to keep this resource free and open access. The aims of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch are as follows ... Here are some questions

Here is a James Bond Memory Quiz aimed at people who enjoy that movie genre. Having said that, there are some wonderful James Bond theme songs for members to enjoy even if they are not 007 fans. Begin by asking: Who likes the James Bond movie genre and thrillers generally? Who is your favourite James Bond actor? What is your favourite James Bond movie? What is your favourite James Bond theme song? NB. There is a video-based version of the CST activity here ... And if you like

My previous Emoji Country Quiz was one of my most popular CST activity pages, so I thought I'd remake it with AI generated images to make it more engaging and enjoyable. So the idea is there are 60 images in three rounds of 20. Each image is a widescreen photo of a country, with visual clues provided, which is overlayed by a phonetic emoji code for members to unlock. As you work through the countries make time for members to comment on each country if they want to - whether t

Well, that feels like an achievement. I crossed the 1,000 YouTube subscribers threshold today. In my video below I thank people with dementia who have accessed my 'Simon's CST Activities' YouTube channel, as well as their care partners and care providers who have helped them access my Memory Quizzes. If you haven's subscribed yet, you know what to do - simondementia.co.uk . There are new videos each week and quality continues to improve as I get used to the tech and software.

Here is a CST activities page celebrating the power and importance of hands and hand gestures. They say that up to 70% of communication is non-verbal, meaning we under-estimate its importance in the ways we communicate with one another. It is also an interesting fact that whilst some people with dementia may begin to lose their language skills, their non-verbal communication skills and ability to understand other's can remain relatively unaffected. This means that as care par

"The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written." – Melody Beattie. "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." – Albert Einstein. Here are some ideas for your first CST group of 2025. Introduction Wish everyone a Happy New Year and ask how their holidays went? - Did anyone have any visitors staying, or did they visit or stay with family or friends? - What were their best Christmas presents? Did anyone have any nice surprises

To celebrate the return of 'Elvis Day', here is a twenty-five question multi-choice quiz about his life, followed by twenty of his top hits (with words missing). Hope you enjoy it. ​ ​1. What was Elvis's nickname?: a. 'The Greatest' b. 'The King Of Rock And Roll' c. 'The Voice' ​ ​2. Elvis's real name was?: a. Lee Marvin Presley b. Hank Elvis Presley c. Elvis Aaron Presley 3. In which US state was he born? a. Texas b. Alaska c. Mississippi ​ ​4. Elvis's wife and daughter's

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February 2026 – Calendar of Events (UK) 🌟 Week 1 | Sunday 1 – Saturday 7 February Sunday 1 February 🌈 Start of LGBT+ History Month ❤️ Start of Heart Month Wednesday 4 February 🎗️ World Cancer Day Friday 6 February ⛷️ Start of the 2026 Winter Olympics (Opening Ceremony) Saturday 7 February 🏉 Six Nations Rugby Championship begins (England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France & Italy) 🌟 Week 2 | Sunday 8 – Saturday 14 February Sunday 8 February 🧧 Chinese New Year – Year of t

Just in case you were not aware, I have YouTube videos of my three Christmas music activities. 'Unlock The Carols' - https://youtu.be/c9rt17I7rf4 'Bumper Christmas Music Quiz' (old favourites) - https://youtu.be/MCM-ykBq5D4 'Christmas Hit Quiz' (chart toppers) - https://youtu.be/xEZGU4laRuE Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss out on future content. I'll be uploading a new YouTube video every Sunday in the new year, with the current list being: We

This is pretty much a 'Name That Tune' Christmas special, but with some questions thrown in. The idea is to print off images (take screenshots) and ask members to guess at the song from the photos (many of which give clues). There is a Spotify playlist below to help you out and you could also link to YouTube clips if members want to listen to complete songs. Hope your group enjoys this one. Please wish members a very happy Christmas for me. Round 1. Christmas Movies Guess the

Christmas & New Year are times of celebration - families and friends coming together, taking a break from the busyness of everyday life to reflect, relax and enjoy the specialness of presents, decorations, and good food and drink. A bit of festive cheer can also, of course, lift everyone’s spirits. Christmas carols, and many Christmas & New Year songs and films, are often reflective or even a little melancholic. However, there is also plenty of humour to be found - especiall

There is a 'History Of The Christmas Jumper' information page here - https://costumesociety.org.uk/blog/post/the-rise-of-the-christmas-jumper-a-brief-history But suffice it to say, from simple beginnings - the gaudy knitwear we know today is descended from the jumpers worn by Scandinavian fishermen in the 1890s, the Christmas jumper has gone from hideously misjudged gift from a well-meaning relative to a desirable festive season fashion. In 2019, charity 'Hubbub' predicted

Here is a new Christmas TV & Movies Advent Calendar video for your group's enjoyment. Twenty-five classic TV & movies clips, readings and songs. Please let your clients know about this, especially those living at home without access to a CST group. Feedback would be most welcomed. & don't forget likes, shares and subscribes really help my YouTube channel out.