Tag: compassion

The art of gentleness

28/11/201618/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

Earlier this month I found myself in the honoured position of being a judge for a care awards event. As judges we had six categories to review, and there were some amazing testimonies of the care and support dedicated social…

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Dementia takes… and dementia gives

11/01/201619/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

The start of a new year is a time that many people find themselves in a reflective mood, and I have more cause than most to feel that way as 2016 kicks off. As some readers may know if they follow…

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Humanity in care – The role of touch

13/10/201423/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia2 Comments on Humanity in care – The role of touch

One of the most controversial elements of care provision is touch. It has a discomfort associated with it for many professionals, and even family members can have deep reservations about touch. It can be associated with abuse, both by ignoring…

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15-minutes of shame

23/10/201327/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia5 Comments on 15-minutes of shame

As a light was shone, yet again, on the huge inadequacies within our home care services as the issue of 15-minute visits hit the headlines, I decided to time my morning routine. Just how much could I as an able-bodied…

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A good end-of-life

17/07/201328/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

Given our aversion to talking about death and dying, the idea of a good end-of-life isn’t something that has been widely debated. Yet for people who are diagnosed with a terminal disease, like dementia, knowing what would represent a good end…

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I'm an award-winning content creator, consultant, campaigner and speaker, trainer and mentor, specialising in ageing, health & social care. Until 2012 I was a carer to my dad who had vascular dementia for approximately the last 19 years of his life. I aim to provide support and advice to those faced with similar situations, inform and educate care professionals and the wider population, promote debate and create improvements in dementia care.

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