Over the past decade of working in healthcare I’ve come to realise the importance of love and attachment in dementia care. However; love, affection, meaningful touch all still seem to be taboo subjects, we’re told not to become ‘too attached’ to the people we care for, and there is confusion around what is appropriate when it...
We are excited to announce our February Care Homes of the Month. Our February 2020 Winners Osbourne Court, Bristol: Osbourne Court was brilliant this month, the staff really got involved, and there were visitors there too who really threw themselves into it. There is one member of staff called Malcolm who makes such a...
Yesterday I attended the National Dementia Action Alliance conference in London. The theme was all around co-production, and the day really emphasised the importance of and need for co-production if we are to deliver the best, person-centred care for people living with dementia. Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer’s Society quoted co-production as: “a relationship...
Does Music Help Dementia – Mealtimes Often people ask us does music help dementia? And specifically, how? I wanted to take this question and explore how music helps during mealtimes. I came across a twitter post the other day around background music and how it can be detrimental during mealtimes. I entered the discussion and...
We are excited to announce our January Care Homes of the Month. Our January 2020 Winners Somerset – Clare Hall, Radstock ‘We had such a great time celebrating on New Year’s Eve!’ Hilary Grabham Dorset – Gracewell, Weymouth ‘Great participation from carers and residents really love to see it.’ Josh Elliott Devon – Rose...
We are excited to announce our December Care Homes of the Month. Our December 2019 Winners Dorset – Gracewell, Weymouth Had a great couple of sessions, the last was exceptional, had some different staff in that they were fantastic and I got invited to do my first one to one, as soon as...
Musica are getting involved in Social Enterprise Day 2019 #WhoKnew is a digital campaign which takes place on Social Enterprise Day, the Thursday of Global Entrepreneurship Week. It is a digital campaign designed to give social enterprises the chance to tell their stories, to show what makes them different from traditional businesses and to shout...
We are excited to announce our November Care Homes of the Month. Our November 2019 Winners Dorset – Gracewell, Weymouth Full house and staff went really out their way to make it a good one. Which unfortunately isn’t always the case. Best session there yet! Josh Elliott Wiltshire – Staverton House, Trowbridge ‘As...
This week I had the pleasure of visiting Care UK’s Ferndown Manor. I was blown away by the environment within the home, not just the facilities, which by the way were amazing (including a coffee shop, bar, cinema room, hair salon, and fantastic grounds to name a few. I’ve been in care homes similar to...
We are excited to announce our October Care Homes of the Month. Our October 2019 Winners Wimborne Lodge – Hampshire So welcoming, the activities coordinator was very enthusiastic and participated well with residents. Lots of connections with residents and responses. Brilliant this month in suggesting songs from Julie Andrews’ musical films. Both happen...
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