I love the power of the pause!
It might only be moments, but it can make a big difference to meeting needs, including your own
#thelittlethingsarethebigthings

It’s the little things, infused with presence & compassion that create the most profound impact
If you’re feeling uncertain, my training is here to build your confidence.
Here's what Frankie said
#massage #dementia #alzheimersawarenessmonth #thelittlethingsarethebigthings #dementiainformed #empower

#thelittlethingsarethebigthings

Wat een luxe. 's Avonds met je kind in de zetel een boekje lezen terwijl ze haar melk drinkt na een leuke dag in school en daarna samen lekker warm in bed kruipen. #countyourblesings #thelittlethingsarethebigthings 🥰❤️

What's the next best thing after a Happily Ever After"?
A Happily After"
Feelings produced by a tender massage can last long after the treatment has finished
Learning easy space holding techniques on our client's terms can really help set the scene
#massage #dementia #TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings

Sometimes cool colours fade 1st for people with dementia experiencing particular perception issues, so environments use bright items like furnishings, woodwork & tableware to help visibility
Yellow badges can make professionals easier to recognise
#massage #dementia #thelittlethingsarethebigthings

Every action counts! Don't underestimate the power of your contributions.

Positivity breeds productivity! Believe in your ability to make a difference. Your optimism matters 🙏

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#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings

@danig4.bsky.social @roylilley1.bsky.social @terriporrett.bsky.social

....3. heated blankies & snow & laughter & pianos & board games & car karaoke & waterfalls & passports.

But most of all, we have Our People to enjoy these things with to keep our spiritual tanks full. 🤗😊

#FridayFeeling
#DailyPositivity
#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings

BBC Radio 4 - Word of Mouth, The words we use about getting older and why they matter How we talk about getting older can affect how we age. Michael hears from Dr Lucy Pollock.

I missed this wee gem of a chat between @MichaelRosenYes & @lucypgeridoc but loved catching up on how language matters & reflects on how we value our elders in society
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
#languagematters #thelittlethingsarethebigthings #meetmewhereiam

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

By her next visit
Jenny's energy levels were much improved
& she decided only to use lavender on occasion
e.g. to treat mild burns

Furthermore she uses essential oils at home which help improve her energy levels

5/5

#enable #empower #holistic #TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings

Just a wee reminder

tomorrow I'll be posting up a fresh #blog
sharing some things I've struggled with both with mum's & other people's care
& also touching on how we make a +ve difference

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #MeetMeWhereIAm #DementiaActionWeek #dementia #DAW2024

Sometimes
reflecting guessed emotions back to mum
helped her feel understood
that she mattered
even when I guessed wrong

Seeing the relief on her face when she feels understood
is pure gold

#connection #MeetMeWhereIAm #TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #DementiaActionWeek #DAW2024

Later this #DementiaActionWeek
I'll be dropping a fresh #blog
revealing some things I've struggled with
both with mum's & other people's care
but importantly
what we can do to make a difference

#SpoilerAlert some of you do this stuff already

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings

A gamechanger for mum & I
Feeling OK about using her first name at the start of any sentence to key her in to what follows
whether that be a spoken
environmental
or physical connection

#MeetMeWhereIAm #TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #DementiaActionWeek #DAW2024 #dementia #enable

Sometimes
in relationships
it's about letting go of expectations
of the past
of what was

All relationships change
Meeting a person where they are
truly accepting them
allows space for them to shine

#DementiaActionWeek #DAW2024 #MeetMeWhereIAm #TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings

Reciprocated care in Alzheimer's couples enhances mutual ... In cases of Alzheimer's disease, it's common for a spouse...

Reciprocation is a human need
& one I heartily encourage in my practice
my teaching
my community

www.news-medical.net/news/20240322/Reciprocat...

#WithNotTo #TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #MeetMeWhereIAm #dementia...

Sometimes
bringing ease
or pain relief
just for a short while
is all that can be expected
but that can still mean so much

#massage #TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #thursdayvibes

Sometimes the most subtle movements convey so much

Validation
Connection
Communication thro touch
Listening & speaking with our hands

Have a wonderful weekend chikkuns

& if you're working
#ThankYou

#MeetMeWhereIAm #TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #EasterWeekend #IAmAlive

Reasons to be #DementiaInformed

Adopting approaches that enable a person living with dementia often takes the smallest of adjustments on our part which can make huge differences for everyone

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #MeetMeWhereIAm #Dementia #LISTEN #Enable #autonomy

Sometimes
warmed towels
help a person start to relax before I lay my hands on them
Deep sigh
Muscle-melt
shoulder-drop

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #MeetMeWhereIAm #TowelEtiquette #BodilyAutonomy #massage #NationalComplementaryTherapyWeek #NationalComplementaryTherapyWeek2024

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #MeetMeWhereIAm

Yvonne's attended my training before

I'm chuffed she got so much out of the day again

Today we are working together with some of the families she supports to further embed that learning practically

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #Massage #Dementia #ThursdayMotivation #empower

Just revisited @BreneBrown s Call to Courage @netflix

Love the stories about gratitude for the ordinary
The reminder that failure
feeling uncomfortable are where growth
creativity
& innovation are sown

That opening up to joy is being vulnerable
#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings

The other theme that emerged yesterday
paying attention to the little things
those things that might not seem significant
but are

things like really listening to someone's story
their passion
Here's where connections are forged

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings #MeetMeWhereIAm

Just adding some little loving touches on the train in preparation for tomorrow's course in #London

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings
#MadeWithLove
#Fridaymotivation

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings

As the wee daisies push up with spring's promise
I hope you get to have some rest & fun this holiday weekend

If you're working
#thankyou
I hope you carve out some vital rest breaks

❤

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings
#BankHoliday #bankholidayweekend
#regenerativeculture

Just putting the wee finishing touches to preparation for training on Thursday at The Haven in Forth

I'm so looking forward to going back
This photo was taken a few years ago on my way to Forth

#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings
#Scotland
#massage #dementia #DementiaInformed

TikTok - Make Your Day

If you do tikkity tok
this is amazing

Have a wonderful weekend lovelies
& if you're working
#ThankYou

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMYafnx4P/

#FridayFeeling
#TheLittleThingsAreTheBigThings