When we don’t understand the behaviour of a person with dementia it’s usually because we fail to see the world from their perspective. Sometimes called “behaviour that challenges”, what about “understanding the person”? @3NDWG @DementiaVoices@tide_carers@alzheimerssoc
Have had a very informative and thought provoking two days. So much to take in, reflect upon and implement. Thank you to @dr_treisman and @ARU_StepUp for such a beneficial and privileged learning opportunity
“ Whilst I know I will become ill at times … I also know that we would all benefit from a more open and compassionate understanding of depression and indeed of other mental illness.” #Stigma https://t.co/HVIagwfSct
There is violence in the poor part of Glasgow as is there is in the poor parts of US cities. But very few homicides in Glasgow because there are very few guns. The evidence is really(!) surprising: more guns, more gun-related deaths - homicide and suicide https://t.co/Yho8l3Q05n