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Life History – What’s the Story?
April 9, 2019
When I visited my mum this week, she’s been a bit down in the dumps lately. she started to tell me about how the dark nights during the war were…
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The Serious Benefits of Laughter for People living with Dementia
March 12, 2019
The benefits of laughter have been recognised for a long time. We know it is a good stress reliever. Laughter helps to break down barriers, lighten the mood and make…
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Dementia: I’m Not Going in a Home!
February 12, 2019
As a community Occupational Therapist, the main reason for clients reluctance to see me was their fear that I would be suggesting they needed to go into residential care. I…
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Meaningful Activities for Moderate to Severe Dementia
February 12, 2019
There seems to have been a lot in the news recently about the benefits of activities for people with dementia. As an OT this always makes me prick my ears…
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BBC Drama: Care – Care Workers Perspective
January 29, 2019
Did you watch “Care” the BBC drama, screened in December, starring Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman? It certainly caused a bit of a stir and highlighted the failings in our…
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Is it The Season to be Jolly? Christmas in Dementia Care Homes
December 20, 2018
It’s that time of year. Festive preparations are well under way and I can feel my stress levels rising already! There’s so much to do to make Christmas special…
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The Magic of Music in Dementia Care
November 14, 2018
“Music evokes emotion, and emotion can bring with it memory… it brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can.” Oliver Sacks I love being involved in activities involving…
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Dementia: Appearance Matters
October 30, 2018
There seems to be plenty of practical advice out there on dressing someone with dementia. Providing clothes that are easy to get on and off for toileting, velcro slippers,…
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