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If I am incapable of looking after a dog - put ME down! The idea of a life without a dog even if it is a very small toy dog is literally not something I can contemplate.
I love most animals and...

As an activity co-ordinatopr this post struck a real chord with me as so many residents tell me they don't need "organising", however I have to be seen to be trying. I sometimes wonder if my...

where I work. We try to implement a closedown because to be honest many visitors are thoughtless and will not comply with simple requests like hand washing and using hand gels. Some are older and if...

to hear all your genuine love and admiration for both parents in your post. I was different form you I looked after Mum then visited almost every day sometimes two or three times. It was right for...

Firstly I know the idea of a "box" is not the right presentation but that was the idea passed to me so I had to float it as such so that I can take the feedback and persuade others that it is too "in...

As many of you know I work as an activity co-ordinator in a care home. I have been asked to put together some kind of box or kit to try and offer comfort etc to the person and thier families as the...

had similar problems and the local shops were fantastic. I also gave her a little laminated card that explained to shop keepers etc what was going on if there were any problems with my contact number...

We have Brownies coming in to sing, a Brass band, a harpist, some young instrumentalists, a memorial service, a carol service, a ukele orchestra, a playgroup performing songs, and a singer. Plus the...

it was fitted for my husbands use but we let my Mum use it (she had dementia) she only needed to use it to go upstairs for a shower and when she first used it her dementia was not too bad, That said...

I bought two of those placemat souvenir type pictures form Cornwall Cut one into several large pieces, and let Mum use the other one as a guide to place the pieces on to help her complete the...

We have an "end of month party" to celebrate any birthdays that we have had that month as well as the cake on the day. Good to know we are on par with others.

I was wondering what happens on birthdays in most care homes? Do residents receive a gift? If so what kind of thing? A card? Is a cake made for them? Are families invited? Do they hold parties?
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and the guilt monster gave me a beating too! But as others have said YOU have not failed. In reflection now I think some of my feelings of failure were also connected to a fear of letting go. As...

2009-2010 I was very happy with the place she used to go for respite breaks. It also offered day care she used to go to day care for two days a week and respite for one week in six. It was a very...

in the past when my Mum was ill some people on peg feeds seeming to be in extreme pain when the feed is administered and shortly after, as if the body really does not want to accept the food, but the...

isn't a lot of good unless you have GOOD trainers and proper assessments I hate the idea that attendance alone equates to "training". A lot of the time training is misunderstood because of language...

The place your Dad in sounds AMAZING and I would move heaven and earth to keep him there. He is happy you are happy they are happy. You seem to be anticipating difficult behaviour BUT if he were...

every care home had someone like you to fight for the right, and I wish people would shout form the rooftops, badger MPs etc. I can't say I'm surprised the Alz lady thought it was "good", when you...

from this thread , because it is too close to the knuckle for me and is causing me upset....
God bless all who try to change things

with Danny's call for more dementia awareness training but would extend that not only to caring establishments but to home carers as well. The BIG fault then though, is even if everyone knows what is...

make a jelly up with full cream milk and a good few spoonfuls of natural flavour Complan - now that stuff is really nice and creamy. Good luck!

that your Mother needs to go into care many homes have very strict policies on smoking if they tolerate it at all. I can also say it can be a terrible burden on the carers as residents are obviously...

The first thing I can think of is that you ask for a "best interests" meeting - this is a multi-disciplinary meeting where everyone will have an opportunity to say what they feel is best BUT it may...

I am surpised you have even been given a blank form, because asking you to sign before you know what is being said would in my opinion amount to falsification of records? And that is a VERY serious...

That would be ideal, just so bloody expensive on the budgets we have :(