Michelle_CirclesAgeUKDon

I always look for the good in everything and try to make opportunities out of disasters while still smiling!!
Views are my own

[Michelle_CirclesAgeUKDon @circlesageukdon]

@mroutled Congratulations your heart is going to melt for years to come

[Michelle_CirclesAgeUKDon @circlesageukdon]

Yesterday we had our meet & mingle session for #LonelinessAwarenessWeek thanks to Richard & Shelley @BidfoodUK who provided their time & refreshments for our older people everyone had a lovely morning #CommunityEngagement #MakeADifference @AgeUKDon @AgeUK_Circles

[Age UK Doncaster @AgeUKDon]

The new Ageing Well sessions have been well received and have put smiles on many faces.

Join us at our next one! See our complete list of activities below.

https://t.co/w8Ih9lfM2S

[Age UK Doncaster @AgeUKDon]

They operate from which two venues beside Silver Link?

[Dave Peel MBE @my_magnets]

#HappyWorldSmileDay 😃

[Michelle_CirclesAgeUKDon @circlesageukdon]

This is a lovely story of how she could be out of the spotlight too #RIPQueen

[Paddington @paddingtonbear]

Thank you Ma’am, for everything.

[Michelle_CirclesAgeUKDon @circlesageukdon]

Took time over his last few days to speak to him, my mum and me to check we were coping, rested and comfortable both with home visits/telephone calls plus excellent geriatrician who text, call & visited this made such a difference to our journey to death @BryonyShannon

[Michelle_CirclesAgeUKDon @circlesageukdon]

On this day many moons ago I met my hero for the first time my dad after a difficult birth he met me before I met my mum & today was his last breath & he will now stay with me forever. His care has been mixed some good some not.(1/3)

[Michelle_CirclesAgeUKDon @circlesageukdon]

2/3 two of his carers came after death & took the time to wash and dress him before being taken away with car, compassion, kindness. A gp took less than 5mins to confirm death and leave certificate with little compassion or care in contrast to a gp who

[Michelle_CirclesAgeUKDon @circlesageukdon]

I remember seeing a parent after being told they won't 'engage'.She was defensive after an hour said bet you're going now like the rest do I told her I had plenty of time she relaxed told me her story & we started a relationship of trust. She was one of many. Great blog!

[Cormac Russell @CormacRussell]

The poet David Whyte says, “the ultimate touchstone of friendship is witness”, the value of being seen by someone who is not intent on improving us, or advantaging themselves, is immense. It’s also the touchstone of neighbourliness.

[Age UK @age_uk]

Feeling energised?

@undefeatable have teamed up with @TheRealGokWan to create a routine for those days when you’ve plenty of energy to move more.

View it on their YouTube channel now: https://t.co/MZeN9uMOpu

[Age UK Doncaster @AgeUKDon]

We are recruiting Home Support Services Workers!

If you would like to join a fantastic team, and support a great cause, we'd love to hear from you!

Click the link below to apply 👇

https://t.co/9g1Ow3VcYV

[#socialcarefuture @socfuture]

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[Age UK Doncaster @AgeUKDon]

If you're looking for a volunteer role where you can learn new skills, join a fantastic team, and support a great cause, we'd love to hear from you!

Find out more by clicking the link below 👇

https://t.co/4kT5MI7vD9

[Michelle_CirclesAgeUKDon @circlesageukdon]

@BryonyShannon Great blog and looking forward to the next one to see how it could look with a bit less emphasis on time to complete task and more time given to what matters

[Age UK Doncaster @AgeUKDon]

We are recruiting for a Senior Home Care Worker!

We’re looking for a kind, compassionate, and brilliant individual to support people to live and age well within their own homes.

Click the link below to apply 👇

https://t.co/PiEhSKgKfh

[A4HNorthants @A4HNorthants]

If you're feeling overwhelmed try the STOP technique. #Stop #northants #AnxietyTips

[Michelle_CirclesAgeUKDon @circlesageukdon]

@BryonyShannon Exactly! 2 of my dad's carers have cared for their own parents and you can tell with how they 'care about' him where some of the others struggle to remember the basics