Employment and dementia

Dementia doesn’t only affect older people. Over 42,000 under 65s live with the condition in the UK, many of whom are in employment. And with the age of retirement only set to rise, dementia in the workplace is an issue

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The Power of Bubbles

“Yoohoo! Cooee!” she cried out of the window into the courtyard below. When that didn’t work she pulled her hanky from inside her sleeve and waved it out of the window to get their attention. A few steps behind her,

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Preparing for handover day

The day of handover is one of the most important days in a placement. It’s a very busy day and can be stressful, not only for the carer, but also for the client, who may be feeling anxious about the

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Risk and Reward: Positive Risk Taking for Clients

At The Good Care Group, much of our work revolves around ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients. We take great care in minimising risks to protect those under our care. However, there’s another side to this coin—positive risk-taking.

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Teamwork and working in a Double Up

Carer Blog Series by our own Relief Carer continues to explore more topics related to the personal experiences related of working as a Live-in Carer. Some people enjoy working in teams: they like the camaraderie, the shared responsibility, and finding

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I Can’t Get My Client To Do Anything

Carer Blog series continues as Laetitia talks through the experiences of helping someone through depression. The ageing process brings about many changes in people, not only the obvious physical changes, but the less visible changes to mood and the psyche.

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Resilience in a carer

Resilience is not just about letting the water roll off a duck’s back or smiling regardless of the demands made upon you. It is also about showing initiative and doing things that are challenging to you in your own life.

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To hug or not to hug, that is the question

There is nothing wrong with hugging a client or holding her or his hand, but there is a time and a place for everything. Affection is a natural part of life. From the moment we are born, we are held

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