Intimacy in dementia Intimacy and sexuality in dementia are complex and sensitive topics. In many cultures, it is considered a private matter that people avoid discussing publicly, even within support groups.

If you read one article this month
this should be it!
"Because the real ethical question is not: Should people with dementia be allowed intimacy?
It is: On what grounds would we deny it [intimacy]?" Daìthì
www.linkedin.com/pulse/intima...
#dementia #PersonLed #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #MeetMeWhereIAm

💚 #PersonLed #Care at James Page House, Parkhaven Trust.
🎨 Rose enjoying a therapeutic art session, getting creative & working on fine motor skills.
👉Just one of the fun & engaging activities our Activities Coordinator organises 💚
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🎄 Stepping in Christmas at James Page House, where we supported those we care for to decorate their own tree with their own hand-made decorations - everyone loved getting involved
💚 #PersonLed #Care
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💚 #PersonLed #Care at James Page House, Parkhaven Trust.
🍰 Julie used to love baking at home so today we are enjoying a Lemon Drizzle Cake making session.
👉Just one of the fun & engaging activities our Activities Coordinator organises 💚
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#ProudToBeParkhaven #charity

💚 #PersonLed #Care
To compensate for not being able to visit her mother's grave, we supported Audra to create a clay memorial plaque, which will be kept in a special place for Audra to visit whenever she likes.
👉fleecy blanket with 'Love Mum' on it, for that warm cuddly feeling

💚 A relaxing & creative afternoon of pottery at James Page House - enjoyed by all.
👉 Just one of our fun #PersonLed activities
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#ProudToBeParkhaven #charity #notforprofit #values #kindness #care #excellence

Editor’s Pick | Free to All – The times they are a-changin’ – The case for low arousal care home environments – Dementia Community

A deeply thoughtful, thought-provoking article
It challenged me & made complete sense
As usual it comes back to is this person-led? What does the person need? What are they looking for?
& please dispense with those "environmental lies" journalofdementiacare.co.uk/article/the-...
#personled #dementia

As I peel back the 1st pages of this book, I'm reading words that make my heart sing
#dementia #heart #PersonLed

Thank you for stopping to stay hello Zena, it was a joy to meet you in real life! Thank you for such a warm presentation too. Love that you practice with curiousity!
🧡 #PersonLed

Today I am dementia care mapping. A chance to sit and observe for the day. The feedback a chance to listen and facilitate discussion and that is when it can be most useful as a quality of life tool in improving quality care together. #Observation #PersonLed #Communication #CareHomes

A faded picture of hands gently placed over a hand. The picture is overlaid with this quote by Nicolle Mitchell, “When it comes to touch and bodily autonomy, everyone consents or refuses non-verbally, some people do so verbally too. While we should listen to the verbal consent or refusal, it makes sense to be present and pay particular attention to the non-verbal signs, especially as the congruence of non-verbal consent or refusal of touch voices our needs more honestly.”

When there isn't congruence, harmony or the context seems off, we should pause
exercise compassionate curiousity
lean in & really listen
with our ears, eyes, heart & conscience
#consent #touch #MeetMeWhereIAm #autonomy #PersonLed

Yesterday I joined a conversation about touch & intimacy for plwd
It's going to be interesting
but this much I do know
we can be loving, sometimes intimate, as well as boundaried, respectful & professional
#MeetMeWhereIAm #jointhehandsonrevolution #PersonLed #nourish #dementia

Have I mentioned?
New #blog coming soon
"Touchpoints of Connection"

#dementia #stuffoflife #personled

Sometimes the anchor is not a hand

Maybe you are pulled into a person's world
heads touching provide the anchor
I'm here
with you
sitting with all of you

#massage #dementia #MeetMeWhereIAm #PersonLed #TouchTherapy #acceptance #Validation #Empathy #love

Sometimes the anchor hand in massage can be a soft caress
a light touch on a shoulder
a gentle back of the hand against a cheek
the lightest fingerhold
saying I’m with you
I love you

#massage #dementia #MeetMeWhereIAm #TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #PersonLed #TouchTherapy

In my inbox this morning
a newsletter with a beautiful TIP: From dangle & dot,
as a care pair ...

be open to learning from each other ...
transformative care partnering is grounded in reciprocity

#dementia #CarePartnership #PersonLed #FridayFeeling

Consider whether someone staring into space or having a down day is their recharge time when life is hugely challenging

We shouldn't be "doing" all the time
but striking a balance between rest
supported engagement
& flexing a person's brain

#MeetMeWhereIAm #rest #PersonLed
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You don't have to be a therapist to be able to facilitate a therapeutic intervention
to enable a positive outcome with someone
to enable positive connection between people

#therapy #MeetMeWhereIAm #PersonLed #enable

#Cornwall #MeetMeWhereIAm #PersonLed

Lovely feedback
Tho' I have to add that it always makes my job easier when participants are engaged
Stefanie particularly liked the light touch

Here's what Stefanie Hill
Massage Therapist said

#dementia #massage #MeetMeWhereIAm #DementiaInformed #PersonLed #DementiaFriendly

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#dementia #CPD #PersonLed #MeetMeWhereIAm

#dementia #Trauma #CPD #Bristol #enable #MeetMeWhereIAm #PersonLed