It’s not all about suffering……….and imaginary conversations needs to be properly investigated
May 2, 2012
The admiral nurse pointed this out to me and it fits in so well with the person-centred approach to dementia. She was responding to my saying that S’s ‘conversations’ with the people she imagines are now quite often calm and … Continue reading
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Getting into bed and staying there?
May 1, 2012
The family GP doesn’t do house calls anymore In late May 2009, my 87 year old mother-in-law fell. She got back into bed and stayed there. She was unwilling to get out of bed and be taken by ambulance to … Continue reading
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April 25, 2012
I’m sure that this is a common experience for people in situations similar to mine. I’ve actually lived alone at various points in my life and mostly I’ve found it O.K. My current situation is not remotely like that, because … Continue reading
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Channel 4 and Care in Dementia Homes
April 11, 2012
I have recently been speaking with a documentary production team for Channel 4 about experiences people have had with Dementia Care Homes. They are interested particularly in the following topics: – Prescription of anti-psychotics – Finding a Dementia Care home … Continue reading
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April 9, 2012
Last week there was a lot in the British press about carers in the home and you may even have caught Deborah from talkhealth talking on BBC London radio about the issues surrounding the care provided for people in their … Continue reading
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Dementia care discussion on BBC Radio London
March 26, 2012
Did anyone listen to BBC London this morning? Nikki Bedi, who is sitting in for Vanessa Feltz this week was talking about dementia care. She featured some heartbreaking stories from people who are caring or have cared for loved ones … Continue reading
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New code established to safeguard older people’s dignity in care
March 8, 2012
Britain’s biggest pensioner organisation, the National Pensioners Convention (NPC) has launched a high profile Dignity Code which sets out minimum standards for the dignified treatment of older people, whether in hospital or the community. The Code has been widely supported … Continue reading
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February 26, 2012
Having had my mother diagnosed with dementia – you wonder what comes next…..she seems almost fine and as I’ve said before sounds almost the same and dresses almost the same – but clearly the key is in the word ‘almost’. … Continue reading
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February 15, 2012
It’s my mother’s 92nd birthday on 18th February, but unfortunately like last years she will have no idea that this day is any different from any other day. However on her 90th she did understand what was happening, but sadly it … Continue reading
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Maggie – A lifetime defined by dementia – I don’t think so….
January 23, 2012
I have been looking forward to seeing the film ‘The Iron Lady’ due to all the hype and in particular to see how the aspect of dementia has been depicted, so Sunday afternoon saw my daughter who is 19 and … Continue reading
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