Love this! With so many negative stories about the mealtime experience for people living with dementia in hospitals, itβs great to be able to share good news stories too! Well done @nottmhospitals πππ
Would love to join you one month!
This is a Dementia Tea Party, which take place monthly on B47 in the QMC. π° β
Research shows that providing the right environment & food, it can help prolong a personβs independence & stimulate them to eat more frequently.
Funding has been kindly provided by @NUHCharity π
Making informed decisions on appropriate glove choices is always about matching the level of risk involved in the task to be completed to suitable products. Learn more in this article: https://t.co/lz9rCN8e7k #medicalgloves#healthcaregloves#examinationgloves
To gain a greater understanding of the importance of risk assessing the usage of gloves read this article: https://t.co/IVmLcn8glt
#examinationgloves#disposablegloves
We have received several enquiries recently from friends and contacts looking for advice and help selecting an appropriate chair for their elderly parents. Take a look at this article to find the perfect chair: https://t.co/4mvOBzSRlZ
#Chairs#ChairsForElderly#SeatingAssessment
The use of a mobile hoist in care homes is an integral part of delivering health and social care services. Here are the top 5 benefits. https://t.co/XHE2TBZIDN #hoists#carehomes#mobilityaids
Mealtimes can be a challenge for ladies and gents living with Dementia. In this blog Jo Bonser, MD of HCSUK, speaks from personal experience to share what worked for her mum https://t.co/YBHzFw8iUO
#DementiaMealtimeAids#AdaptiveCultery
With 30 years of experience @hcsuk will be providing their knowledge and support at the @CareHomeShow this March. Visit their stand on the 16th & 17th at the NEC Birmingham to learn new techniques that can minimise dining difficulties for people living with dementia
#CareHome20
@hcsuk 's MD, Jo Bonser is a guest speaker at this years @CareHomeShow event. Sharing a wealth of knowledge surrounding nutrition and hydration for dementia residents. You can also visit their stand for more information on dignified dining in the care industry.
#CareHome20
#socialcare feeling undervalued and disrespected as our CCG has written to us stating 0% increase in April when we have a 6.2% increase in wages. I get the message when outstanding care isn't wanted!
ππ This week, our award-wining Meals at Home team are delivering Christmas dinner to customers across the county. Complete with crackers kindly donated by Jo Bonser from @hcsuk. Many thanks to Jo and our wonderful team for spreading the festive cheer! #MoreThanAMeal
Had a great day today at the #NACC2019 training &development forum meeting old friends & making new ones π
Also learning new innovations and best practice in nutrition and hydration for people living with dementia. @NACCCaterCare@NACCMidlands@NACCSOUTHEAST
How to reduce the risks of choking for the people you support with Dysphagia, and details of a NEW innovative new anti choking product which 1880 UK care homes have already invested in.
June is Dysphagia Awareness... https://t.co/x4MbMAkkgy
Jo Bonser HCS UK sharing thoughts with delegates about the dementia mealtime challenge. We are about to do some visualisation... eyes closing... @rdashresearch @NACCCaterCare
Jo from @hcsuk learnt a lot about adapting mealtimes when her mum was put on end of life support in 2016. Her mum is now eating and drinking well and recently turned 98! She's written this guide to share these tips. What a star! @NACCCaterCare