Alley Oop – It’s All In The Name
Why is it so hard to get people to volunteer for street-cleaning? Maybe it needs to sound more aspirational? Lessons learned for our dementia care project.
Dementia Research: Measuring Wellbeing
We explore the experts’ distinction between ‘quality of life’ and ‘wellbeing’, and then establish a prototype for a dementia wellbeing research project – you’re invited to join.
Retired? Who Me?
From running I’ve learnt lessons that I’m carrying over into The Care Combine. First, you’re never too old. Second, be the best you can be. Third, aim for the impossible. When you get there, aim again.
Dementia Volunteer
Community volunteering can give people with dementia meaning and purpose in their lives. But does it work for people with advanced dementia? Two experiences from us, set 3 years apart.
Dementia And Pets
Pets can give people with dementia a lot of joy – but may give hard-pressed carers extra work. So what about taking on short-term assignments?
Same Dementia, Different Story
The public perception of dementia is that it’s an end-of-life illness. We’ve seen plenty of evidence that for those who stay active and engaged, the diagnosis is just a new start. We have a different story to tell.