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Connection in a Crowded Room

Connection in a Crowded Room

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 2814 Views

We’ve all experienced that feeling…

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THE SPELL OF TIME THIEVES

THE SPELL OF TIME THIEVES

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 2813 Views

Recently, I’ve been thinking more about time and the pressure we are under to fit everything in…

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A DEVINE CHAT ABOUT TOUCH

A DEVINE CHAT ABOUT TOUCH

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 2788 Views

Don’t you just love it when you hit it off with someone and are completely on the same page.

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FINDING THE KEYS TO UNLOCK DEPRESSION

FINDING THE KEYS TO UNLOCK DEPRESSION

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 2613 Views

When mum was first diagnosed with dementia, she had also been living with a diagnosis of depression.

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NA-NIGHT LOVE

NA-NIGHT LOVE

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 2476 Views

It’s not surprising mum didn’t sleep well. In my teens, I would often come downstairs to start breakfast and find her asleep on the couch. She would often fall asleep there with a duvet pulled over her having watched TV until the white dot...

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WHAT’S GOOD FOR YOUR HEART IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEAD

WHAT’S GOOD FOR YOUR HEART IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEAD

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 2424 Views

Although dementia continues to touch more lives, the growth of the number of people who live with dementia slowed in recent years and this in part has been linked to better lifestyle choices; “what’s good for your heart is good for your...

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THIS IS WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE…

THIS IS WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE…

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 2223 Views

Oxytocin is our love & wellbeing hormone; our “tend & befriend” hormone which calms & connects us & helps us build trust with others. It supports our immune system & helps regulate more volatile emotions.

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Dementia and Trauma: an article in International Therapist

Dementia and Trauma: an article in International Therapist

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 2396 Views

Being diagnosed with any serious illness can be traumatic, and dementia is no exception.

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REFLECTIONS

REFLECTIONS

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 1996 Views

Many people have said you should never disagree with people living with dementia.

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Dementia Action Week: “Never disagree? I  disagree!”

Dementia Action Week: “Never disagree? I disagree!”

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 2308 Views

“Never disagree? I disagree!”

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Trauma bit me on the bum!

Trauma bit me on the bum!

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 1783 Views

Trauma bit me on the bum! I thought I went into adoption with less naivete than many, having co-deputized as a manager in a children’s home in the 1990s, I helped create a nurturing environment for children who had experienced a very rocky start...

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Good Hydration

Good Hydration

Posted by admin in Massage for Dementia 1578 Views

Good – Gooood – Goooood – Good Hydration ….. One of the more frustrating aspects of caring for someone who has dementia is ensuring they keep well hydrated. It can seem like a 24 hour job just trying to keep our loved one well...

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