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Something to shout about for dementia carers

29/11/202129/11/2021 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

It’s often been said that knowledge is power, and I’ve always advocated that’s never been more true than for unpaid family carers. I’ve frequently thought it quite crazy that as a society we expect/accept/encourage family members, friends and neighbours to…

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Knowledge is power

26/10/202030/10/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia2 Comments on Knowledge is power

One of the loveliest parts of my work is being able to help people by sharing our experiences as a family, augmented by what I have learnt from my campaigning and consultancy in the 8+ years since my dad died.…

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A celebration of what is possible

17/09/201817/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

As another September brings World Alzheimer’s Month, there is always the temptation to write a blog that points out how much we still need to do to improve awareness, care and support for people who are living with dementia and…

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The forgotten workforce

11/06/201817/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

In all of the meetings I’ve attended about unpaid carers in the 6+ years since my own caring role for my dad ended, the most common themes have been: A) How do we identify carers? And B) How do we…

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Action for dementia care and support – Changes associated with dementia

25/05/201817/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

Welcome to the last of my five blog posts for UK Dementia Action Week 2018 (DAW2018).  This year Dementia Awareness Week is renamed Dementia Action Week to reflect the need for action for people affected by dementia rather than only focusing on awareness. In this…

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Action for dementia care and support – Living with dementia

24/05/201817/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

Welcome to the fourth of my five blog posts for UK Dementia Action Week 2018 (DAW2018).  This year Dementia Awareness Week is renamed Dementia Action Week to reflect the need for action for people affected by dementia rather than only focusing on awareness. In this…

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Action for dementia care and support – Communication and dementia

23/05/201817/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

Welcome to the third of my five blog posts for UK Dementia Action Week 2018 (DAW2018).  This year Dementia Awareness Week is renamed Dementia Action Week to reflect the need for action for people affected by dementia rather than only focusing on awareness. In this…

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Action for dementia care and support – Being person and relationship centred

22/05/201817/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

Welcome to the second of my five blog posts for UK Dementia Action Week 2018 (DAW2018).  This year Dementia Awareness Week is renamed Dementia Action Week to reflect the need for action for people affected by dementia rather than only focusing on awareness. In this…

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Action for dementia care and support – The basics of dementia

21/05/201817/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia

Welcome to the first of my five blog posts for UK Dementia Action Week 2018 (DAW2018).  This year Dementia Awareness Week is renamed Dementia Action Week to reflect the need for action for people affected by dementia rather than only focusing on awareness. In this…

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Why are you a carer?

14/06/201718/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia4 Comments on Why are you a carer?

On the face of it this is a really simple question, yet it is one that can generate so much discussion. It’s something I’ve been asked a lot in the last few years in the context of, “Why did you…

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Fixing dementia care in hospitals

25/01/201619/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia4 Comments on Fixing dementia care in hospitals

Standards of hospital care for people with dementia made the news last week, with an investigation by the Alzheimer’s Society showing shocking variations in the quality of care being given, prompting the charity to launch their ‘Fix Dementia Care’ campaign. Given…

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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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Harnessing the power of observation

07/12/201519/06/2020 Beth BrittonD4Dementia4 Comments on Harnessing the power of observation

I feel very strongly that one of the most important attributes anyone providing care and support to a person with dementia can have is the ability to observe. In our helter-skelter, multi-tasking lives it’s easy to lose the quietly reflective…

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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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