A short video as an example of a care visit: Lizzie visiting Michael
mmaters2024-12-25T12:16:35+00:00https://youtu.be/wwOWIi-Kot4?si=tvJp3UgPzez2yJji
“I want to go home” – What to say in dementia care?
mmaters2024-12-06T18:00:19+00:00Here are some ways family members and primary carers can approach the difficult question, 'What do I say to someone with dementia in residential care who wants to go home?' It's not uncommon for a person with dementia to say they want to go home. This may be caused by time-shifting or general confusion, and can [...]
Another 5-star Google review
mmaters2024-11-04T17:18:14+00:00I cannot speak too highly of this branch of Visiting Angels. They cared for my Dad in the last few months of his life, meeting his needs with the utmost compassion. They went the extra mile again and again. In the last few days of his life, they even sent out the area manager to [...]
Dementia and the role of a health coach
mmaters2024-10-09T08:33:39+01:00September is World Alzheimer’s Month and as a health coach, with a special interest in brain health, I want to not only raise awareness of the stigma and discrimination which exists around dementia, but I also want to raise awareness of the increasing amount of research by top scientists that is showing us that [...]
How to calm somebody with dementia?
mmaters2024-07-30T13:29:09+01:00How to Calm Someone With Dementia: 25 Practical Tips (presbyterianhomes.org) As a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, you experience a unique mix of joy, fulfillment, and challenges. Moments of agitation and frustration in your loved one can be difficult to navigate. Understanding the reasons behind these outbursts and developing compassionate calming strategies [...]
Caring for Michael, a client review
mmaters2024-12-25T11:55:14+00:00https://vimeo.com/957921982 This is a little video about Michael and his family. Michael and his family gladly facilitated this short film and starred in it too.
Why a career in adult social care could be for you
mmaters2024-06-23T19:01:02+01:00There are so many roles to choose from – and you don’t need qualifications to start improving other people’s lives. It’s a fact of life that many people with disabilities or age-related conditions require regular support. This can come from family, but frequently adult social care is delivered by third-party providers. According to The [...]
Trinity Encore
mmaters2024-12-11T17:11:25+00:00Meet new people while moving, seated in a chair along with some great and familiar music. The sessions help improve mobility, coordination and posture as well as aiding mood, confidence and quality of life. Come along on your own, with a friend, or with a son/daughter/carer. There is no need to book – just [...]