Simon's CST Activities Blog

Rose Awareness Week – Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Activity Celebrate the beauty, history and symbolism of one of the world’s best-loved flowers with this engaging Rose Awareness Week themed Cognitive Stimulation Therapy session. Roses are woven through British history, literature, music, gardening and everyday life, making them an ideal topic for reminiscence and discuss...

Welcome to my July 2026 CST Calendar of Events Welcome to the July 2026 Calendar of Events from Simon’s CST Activities. This monthly guide has been created to help care providers, activity coordinators, families, and anyone supporting people living with dementia make the most of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) through topical, engaging, and meaningful activities. Throughout ...

I hope you like my reworked 'The Hand That Life Dealt Me' reminiscence based card game. The questions have been refined and grouped into four categories - ❤️ Hearts – Love, Family & Happy Times; ♠️ Spades – Challenges, Courage & Mishaps; ♦️ Diamonds – Luck, Success & Adventure; ♣️ Clubs – Memories, Wisdom & Reflection and instructions for playing the game are bel...

Head over to www.songoftheday.co.uk to check out my latest activities blogs and free subscribe ...

BRITISH BEER DAY Beer has been part of British life for thousands of years, and the local pub has long been a place to meet friends, celebrate special occasions and enjoy music, games and conversation. Today we’ll explore the history, humour and nostalgia surrounding Britain’s rich pub culture. FACTS ABOUT BRITISH BEER DAY Discover some surprising facts about British brewing, fa...