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One approach does not fit all

Posted 07 Nov 2019

One approach does not fit all

How to support someone who does not have a diagnosis of dementia, but may have other mental health issues, who may suffer from extreme anxiety or may just be rude, or angry no matter what you do or say. To
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What is sundowning and how can I support my client through it?

Posted 07 Nov 2019

What is sundowning and how can I support my client through it?

Sundowning is a common condition with people living with dementia, but not highly recognised, find out how our carer Laetitia helps support her client’s through it. It is late afternoon, you and your client have had a lovely day, but
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‘The carer voice’ or ‘baby talk’

Posted 07 Nov 2019

‘The carer voice’ or ‘baby talk’

How so often we as carers can slip into the habit of talking in our carer voice, also known as ‘baby talk’ with clients who are living with dementia. We have all heard it, and many of us have inadvertently
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How to cope with dementia-related behavioural changes

Posted 07 Nov 2019

How to cope with dementia-related behavioural changes

Discover the cause of a loved one’s dementia-related behavioural changes and how to support them with help from The Good Care Group. Dementia-related behavioural changes are often the most challenging aspect of the condition, both for the person with dementia
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Run walk or push against dementia success!

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Run walk or push against dementia success!

The Sevenoaks dementia run 2017 held on the 14th of May was a huge success, raising a few thousand pounds for local initiatives to help those living with dementia in the local community. As part of The Good Care Group’s
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Music makes patients in East Surrey hospital happy

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Music makes patients in East Surrey hospital happy

As part of our effort to raise awareness during dementia awareness week, The Good Care Group and Home Instead, brought a signing session to the elderly patients at East Surrey Hospital. For dementia awareness week, The Good Care Group and
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Sight and perception in dementia

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Sight and perception in dementia

Individuals with Alzheimer’s dementia, vascular dementia and Parkinson’s disease with Lewy body dementia are more likely to have increased problems with their vision and perception. Useful tips and precautions you can take in your home. The majority of people with
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Good care warriors take on Tough Mudder to raise funds for young dementia UK charity

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Good care warriors take on Tough Mudder to raise funds for young dementia UK charity

The Good Care Group participated in the very challenging Tough Mudder to raise money for their chosen charity young dementia UK 10 brave Good Care Warriors (Dominique Kent, Daniella Svrdlin, Heloise Pace, Serena McDonald, Rosie Robarts, Laura Johnson, Lucy Owen,
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Daylight saving time and dementia

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Daylight saving time and dementia

Daylight Saving Time can have severe effects on people with Dementia. Here’s how you can soften the impact, and help your loved one during this time. The concept of daylight saving time can confuse everybody’s internal clock. Losing an hour in
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A gesture speaks a thousand words

Posted 07 Nov 2019

A gesture speaks a thousand words

resource to identify gestures which people with dementia used to punctuate, accentuate and supplement their verbal communication. Introduction The Good Care Group and the Contented Dementia Trust work closely together developing practice based evidence to support outcomes for people with
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