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Dementia
Dementia: I’m Not Going in a Home!
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistAs a community Occupational Therapist, the main reason for clients reluctance to see me was their fear that I would...
Meaningful Activities for Moderate to Severe Dementia
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistThere seems to have been a lot in the news recently about the benefits of activities for people with dementia....
BBC Drama: Care – Care Workers Perspective
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistDid you watch “Care” the BBC drama, screened in December, starring Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman? It certainly caused a...
Is it The Season to be Jolly? Christmas in Dementia Care Homes
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistIt’s that time of year. Festive preparations are well under way and I can feel my stress levels rising already!...
The Magic of Music in Dementia Care
Katie Farrar Occupational Therapist“Music evokes emotion, and emotion can bring with it memory… it brings back the feeling of life when nothing else...
Dementia: Appearance Matters
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistThere seems to be plenty of practical advice out there on dressing someone with dementia. Providing clothes that are easy...
The Wanderer
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistWandering is very common amongst people with dementia and is quite a worry for those concerned with their safety and...
Sundowning (Late Day Confusion)
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistIt’s early evening and there are lots of jobs to do, but Bill has decided he wants to “go home”....
Engaging Family & Friends with Activities and Care
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistThere has been a lot in the media recently about the special bonds between care home residents and children. It...
Family Care-givers as Part of The Team
Katie Farrar Occupational TherapistWhen a new resident arrives it has become standard practice now for the family care-givers and perhaps close friends to...
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