Dementia

When someone in the later stages of dementia has a traumatic or upsetting experience, perhaps a particularly nasty fall or even a fright or an assault from another resident, it…

In the final part of our podcast with dementia care expert Jackie Pool, we explore the growing role of rehabilitation in dementia care — and how small, targeted approaches can make a big difference.

In this episode of The Care Social, Barry sits down with Jackie Pool, renowned dementia care specialist, author, inventor and trainer

Why Routines Matter in Daily Life Routines are things that happen regularly, often daily such as washing, dressing, eating, reading the newspaper and going for a walk. Health experts encourage…

In this episode of The Care Social, we’re joined by Tandeep Gill, who shares how PainChek’s innovative technology is giving a voice to people who cannot verbalise their pain.

Why language matters in dementia care We need to talk about that four-letter ‘F’ word that is heard so often in dementia care settings. It is a word that shocks…

  This month I visited a care home to observe residents over lunchtime to see if I could offer any advice to improve the overall dining experience and encourage those…

Gardening and Dementia: An Overlooked Opportunity There’s been so much in the news recently about the benefits of purposeful activity for people with dementia. The power of music has been…