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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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The Wanderer
October 9, 2018
Wandering is very common amongst people with dementia and is quite a worry for those concerned with their safety and well-being. I remember my dad, who had dementia, making…
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Sundowning (Late Day Confusion)
September 25, 2018
It’s early evening and there are lots of jobs to do, but Bill has decided he wants to “go home”. He has been quiet and settled all day but…
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Engaging Family & Friends with Activities and Care
September 25, 2018
There has been a lot in the media recently about the special bonds between care home residents and children. It is heart-warming to see one of our residents light…
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Family Care-givers as Part of The Team
September 10, 2018
When a new resident arrives it has become standard practice now for the family care-givers and perhaps close friends to be involved in the initial assessment and completion of…
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Dehydration and Dementia
August 13, 2018
A recent joint study by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Canberra University in Australia found that 1 in 5 people living in care homes are…
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