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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Paid to care

10/07/201328/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia1 Comment on Paid to care

When you go into any care setting, either as someone needing care or their family, you naturally expect that everyone who is looking after you or your loved one has been given all the skills that they need to provide…

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Let’s talk about dementia – Love

24/05/201329/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

Welcome to the sixth of my seven ‘mini’ blogs for UK Dementia Awareness Week 2013. They are all themed around talking about dementia, exploring different aspects of conversation from the point of view of people who are living with dementia, carers…

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Reflections on a life lived and a man loved

03/04/201330/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia1 Comment on Reflections on a life lived and a man loved

It seems hard to believe that April 2013 marks two very sad milestones for me and my family. This month will see us celebrating my dad’s birthday for the first time without him here. Less than two weeks later, it…

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Be kind to each other

27/02/201301/07/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia4 Comments on Be kind to each other

There is something incredibly simple, natural, easy to deliver, easy to comprehend, wanted, needed and with a huge power to heal that I believe everyone desires when they interact with a fellow human being. It’s almost indefinable, and yet when…

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Home alone

13/02/201301/07/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia9 Comments on Home alone

Imagine that every morning when you wake up, you are unable to get out of bed without the help of a carer. You might wake up quite early, needing the toilet or wanting a hot drink, but you live alone…

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My dementia wish list

02/01/201302/07/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia3 Comments on My dementia wish list

Welcome to 2013, the beginning of another new year and no doubt another set of targets for the tick box culture in health and social care. 2013 promises to be an important time for dementia, with the need to build…

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Sense and simplicity

14/11/201202/07/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia1 Comment on Sense and simplicity

One of the many positive things to come out of the increase in dementia awareness is the focus on how we provide the best possible care for people living with dementia. The importance of training for everyone involved in dementia…

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My dad

07/11/201202/07/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia9 Comments on My dad

Welcome to my 40th post on D4Dementia. Back when I began this blog I had no idea it would become so successful, widely read and much loved, so I would like to thank each and every one of you for…

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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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