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It’s not you, it’s me
The word ‘behaviour’ has become a bit of a dirty word in recent times and I’m not quite sure why? I think from time to
Playtime, downtime and family time
I don’t know about you, but to me the attainment of a healthy work-life balance feels continually illusive. Sometimes work is intense, and I may
Behaviours revisited – The Power of the Institution
It’s very easy to feel like a small cog in the big wheel of health and social care. ‘When things aren’t right, how can I
Self-Care for stress busting and preventing burnout
Recruitment and retention are a long-term issue facing the health and social care sector worldwide. Shortages continue to be ongoing and have seemingly worsened post
Eight Caregiving Maxims for Responding to Perplexing Behaviours
Don’t try and stop people with dementia from doing something just because it isn’t being done ‘properly.’ Don’t take over – give them time to
Behaving badly? – part 2
Understanding behaviour – a psychological perspective Psychology has taken the notion of exploring behaviour as a learned interaction with the environment over time (conditioning) and
Meaningful ME and YOU – developing a learning program for families and friends
Family carers are integral care partners. Their support and engagement are key in achieving positive outcomes for people living with dementia. They ensure physical and
Behaving badly? – part 1
The new dirty word of health and social care ‘Mrs X in Rm 22 is bellowing out again’, ‘They often call out, that’s dementia’, X
Empty Seat at the Table
Year Endings and Beginnings: Time to Reflect on our Losses I have a Christmas Eve tradition of sharing a Facebook post, reflecting on the year
