Tag: hope

Finding love again

11/02/201916/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

With over 200 blogs on D4Dementia now, some of them approaching 7 years old in May this year, I’ve decided to spend my 2019 year of blogging by re-visiting some of the topics I’ve covered previously, throwing fresh light on…

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The rainbow of dementia

09/04/201817/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia1 Comment on The rainbow of dementia

This week will mark what would have been my dad’s 91st birthday, and later on in April, the 6th anniversary of his passing. These milestones have left me reflecting on the last 19 years of dad’s life, how dementia crept…

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The ‘stages’ of dementia

09/11/201519/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia2 Comments on The ‘stages’ of dementia

I had a very refreshing conversation recently with someone running a care company about the ‘stages’ of dementia. In this person’s view, the way in which the medical model defines dementia by different stages isn’t helpful for a more human…

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Remember me

14/09/201520/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia4 Comments on Remember me

My dad’s legacy Since 2012, this slide is how I have finished many a presentation at a conference or event. It’s a simple philosophy, but a highly effective one at helping audiences remain grounded in the most vital aspect of…

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Reflections on 2014

08/12/201423/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia2 Comments on Reflections on 2014

So, the end (well nearly the end) of another year. 2014 has truly flown by for me – a whirl of speaking engagements, writing assignments, teaching, advising, assessing  and supporting.  Picking out highlights is always tough. Sometimes the most special…

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Putting hope to good use

07/08/201328/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

The most enduring question in dementia is surely the one that asks if we will ever find a cure? It is something people living with dementia long for, something their relatives desire above anything else, and something that those who…

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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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