How to get your elderly parent to move
We often get asked how to navigate the delicate and sensitive process of moving your loved one to a care facility, this could come with many challenges. Whilst it’s important to manage expectations, one needs to understand the fears and thought processes around it too. How does one approach the sensitive nature of facilitating a […]
Dementia & Quality of Life versus PPE & Covid-19
Dementia & Quality of Life versus PPE & Covid-19 The challenge never to compromise on our resident and staff safety. People living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease face genuine challenges when it comes to: • Remembering people. • Perceptions – of people and places. • Orientation of areas, orientation to people they hold dear to […]
A personal reflection on a Covid-19 experience
A personal reflection on a Covid-19 experience As a clinical practitioner, the main impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was the realization of how devastating this pandemic was going to be and how the elderly under our direct care were more vulnerable than ever. As a Dementia care specialist and a person being passionate about quality […]