Laura Belford-Thomas, Author at The Good Care Group - Page 41 of 56

Laura Belford-Thomas, Author at The Good Care Group - Page 41 of 56

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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Living alone may increase risks for older people

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Living alone may increase risks for older people

Living alone poses many risks to elderly people, but live-in care can significantly reduce these risks and improve quality of life for your loved one. Many older people end up living alone. This can be through choice, loss of a

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Care sector news review: May

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Care sector news review: May

Learn all about the latest care sector news and what the latest developments might mean for your loved one with The Good Care Group. Welcome back for the May edition of care sector news review. Each month, we’ll introduce you

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Spend your spring bank holiday with an elderly loved one

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Spend your spring bank holiday with an elderly loved one

Find out why it’s so important to spend some quality time with your elderly loved one, especially at times such as the spring bank holiday. The spring bank holiday is almost upon us. Providing the weather holds out, it’s sure

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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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How to leave a lasting legacy

Posted 07 Nov 2019

How to leave a lasting legacy

Find out more about the steps you can take to reflect on a lifetime of memories and make sure you leave a lasting legacy with help from The Good Care Group. Taking steps to create a lasting legacy can be

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