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Dementia
Robotic Pets for People with Dementia: Are we Barking up the Wrong Tree?
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistI recently read a social care report about the increasing use of robotic technology in health care. The report highlighted...
Reminiscence: An Everyday Routine
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistWhat is it? Reminiscence is a treatment that uses all our senses, sight, touch, taste, smell and sound, to help people...
The Benefits of Nature in Dementia Care
Katie Farrar Occupational Therapist“Just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” Hans Christian Andersen I’ve been enjoying some R&R...
Dementia: The Bathing/Showering Challenge
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistImagine this scenario: You wake up and you’re not quite sure where you are. Your room looks sort of familiar and...
Gardening: A Purposeful Activity for People with Dementia
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistThere’s been so much in the news recently about the benefits of purposeful activity for people with dementia. The power...
Loneliness in Older Men in Care Homes
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistSome of the statistics on loneliness in older people are shocking and not just for those living alone in the...
Food for Thought: The Dining Experience and Dementia
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistThis month I visited a care home to observe residents over lunchtime to see if I could offer any advice...
Emotional Needs and Difficult Behaviour in Dementia Care
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistBehaviours of concern in dementia care are known under many different terms; behaviours that challenge, inappropriate behaviour, problem behaviour, unacceptable behaviour and...
Life History – What’s the Story?
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistWhen I visited my mum this week, she’s been a bit down in the dumps lately. she started to tell...
The Value of Routines in Dementia Care
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistRoutines are things that happen regularly, often daily such as washing, dressing, eating, reading the newspaper and going for a...
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