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Positive Non-verbal Communication in Dementia Care
January 31, 2020
It’s no surprise that losing the ability to communicate effectively can be one of the most frustrating and difficult problems for people with dementia and the people who care for…
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Dementia and Traumatic Experiences: Do These Memories Remain?
January 31, 2020
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…
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Robotic Pets for People with Dementia: Are we Barking up the Wrong Tree?
October 31, 2019
I recently read a social care report about the increasing use of robotic technology in health care. The report highlighted that people with dementia found Alexa’s voice confusing and…
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Reminiscence: An Everyday Routine
October 28, 2019
What is it? Reminiscence is a treatment that uses all our senses, sight, touch, taste, smell and sound, to help people with dementia remember and share memories, events, experiences and…
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The Benefits of Nature in Dementia Care
October 28, 2019
“Just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” Hans Christian Andersen I’ve been enjoying some R&R in the garden this weekend, listening…
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Dementia: The Bathing/Showering Challenge
August 23, 2019
Imagine this scenario: You wake up and you’re not quite sure where you are. Your room looks sort of familiar and a nice lady brought you some breakfast and…
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Gardening: A Purposeful Activity for People with Dementia
July 29, 2019
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 widely extolled in the media and…
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Loneliness in Older Men in Care Homes
June 25, 2019
Some of the statistics on loneliness in older people are shocking and not just for those living alone in the community. Being lonely can seriously affect the mental, emotional…
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