When I read about the “Building Dementia Pathways” conference yesterday it sparked my memory about a blog I wrote some time ago titled “The Dementia Care Journey”. I didn’t realise how long ago it was written! However, what struck me most about the original blog is that the ideas and proposals are even more relevantContinueContinue reading “The Dementia Care Journey (revisited)”
Category Archives: Social care
Time To Deliver The Person-Centred Care Promise
When buying products and services, we all like to be treated as an individual whose custom is genuinely appreciated by the company we purchase from.. There’s no reason to expect any less when arranging care for our loved ones… but we do. Person-centred care is considered by most health and social care stakeholders to be the best wayContinueContinue reading “Time To Deliver The Person-Centred Care Promise”
Golfing Memories Survive The Ravages of Dementia
I visited Mike last week. He was one of my first clients to join us for the dementia golf days in Lincoln. Mike’s wife had to make the difficult decision to move him into full time care. The symptoms of his Parkinson’s & dementia became too challenging for him to live at home. We kept myContinueContinue reading “Golfing Memories Survive The Ravages of Dementia”
The Unsung Heroes Of Society
At last, the amazing and inspirational work being done in our communities by carers and volunteers has been recognised in The Queen’s Speech. They are the unsung heroes of society as they strive to improve the lives of the disadvantaged and vulnerable in our communities. Did you know that £119 billion of unpaid care is provided every yearContinueContinue reading “The Unsung Heroes Of Society”