Dementia Interpreters

14/11/2025

Amazing opportunity for not only care or support workers but for the unpaid careers, family members and for all those people that want to understand and feel what it may be like for those struggling with communication living with Dementia: The Journey Ahead

We’re delighted to offer a New Year special opportunity to visit our beautiful countryside offices and take part in the Dementia Interpreter Experience. A world-first, scientifically proven experiential course that’s changing how people understand and communicate with those living with dementia.
On Friday, 9th January 2026, we’ll be hosting two exclusive sessions:
Morning: 10:00 – 13:00 Only 12 Spaces Available
Afternoon: 13:30 – 16:30 Only 12 Spaces Available
This incredible opportunity is available for just £55 + VAT per person.
Each participant will receive a certificate on completion, officially recognising them as a Dementia Interpreter, along with free enrolment into the Worldwide Dementia Dictionary. A powerful, ongoing learning resource that supports communication, understanding, and empathy long after the training day ends.
Spaces are very limited, and this one-off experience is ideal for:
• Family members and unpaid carers wanting to better connect with loved ones living with dementia.
• Individuals working in care who wish to enhance communication and confidence.
• Anyone passionate about creating more dementia-friendly communities.
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Benefits of Completing the Dementia Interpreter Experience
• Gain a true insight into the daily challenges faced by people living with dementia.
• Learn practical communication tools to improve care and reduce frustration.
• Develop empathy, patience, and confidence when offering support.
• Strengthen relationships between carers, families, and those affected by dementia.
• Join a global network of Dementia Interpreters dedicated to understanding and inclusion.
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This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow — surrounded by stunning countryside views, making it the perfect way to start the new year with compassion and purpose.
To book your place or find out more, please contact me directly at carie.seccombe@training2care.co.uk or call 01376 318 577.
Spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis, so early booking is recommended.
Venue Address – The Fairways, Earls Colne Airfield, Earls Colne, co6 2ns

12/11/2025

We’re delighted to offer a New Year special opportunity to visit our beautiful countryside offices and take part in the Dementia Interpreter Experience. A world-first, scientifically proven experiential course that’s changing how people understand and communicate with those living with dementia.
On Friday, 9th January 2026, we’ll be hosting two exclusive sessions:
🕙 Morning: 10:00 – 13:00
🕞 Afternoon: 13:30 – 16:30
This incredible opportunity is available for just £55 + VAT per person.
Each participant will receive a on completion, officially recognising them as a Dementia Interpreter, along with free enrolment into the Worldwide Dementia Dictionary, a powerful, ongoing learning resource that supports communication, understanding, and empathy long after the training day ends.
Spaces are very limited, and this one-off experience is ideal for:
• Family members and unpaid carers wanting to better connect with loved ones living with dementia.
• Individuals working in care who wish to enhance communication and confidence.
• Anyone passionate about creating more dementia-friendly communities.
________________________________________
🌟 Benefits of Completing the Dementia Interpreter Experience
• Gain a true insight into the daily challenges faced by people living with dementia.
• Learn practical communication tools to improve care and reduce frustration.
• Develop empathy, patience, and confidence when offering support.
• Strengthen relationships between carers, families, and those affected by dementia.
• Join a global network of Dementia Interpreters dedicated to understanding and inclusion.
________________________________________
This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow — surrounded by stunning countryside views, making it the perfect way to start the new year with compassion and purpose.
To book your place or find out more, please contact me directly at carie.seccombe@training2care.co.uk or call 01376 318 577.
Spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis, so early booking is recommended.

04/11/2025

From our archives 💜

27/10/2025

🌟 Happy Monday, everyone! 🌟

As we move into this time of year, it’s important to remember that the festive season, while joyful for many it can be especially challenging for people living with dementia.

Changes in routine, busy environments, loud noises, and bright lights can all cause confusion, anxiety, and distress. Even something as simple as rearranging furniture for decorations can make familiar spaces feel unfamiliar and unsettling. For many families, it can also be an emotional reminder of how dementia changes relationships and daily life.

That’s why understanding the world through the eyes of someone living with dementia is so important. The Dementia Dictionary was created to help everyone ie families, carers, and professionals interpret the language and behaviours of people with dementia, turning moments of confusion into moments of connection. 💛

The best part? The Dementia Dictionary is completely free to use and can be accessed by anyone. It offers guidance, real-life examples, and insights that help make this season (and every other season) a little easier for those living with dementia and those who care for them.

Let’s take a moment to slow down, show patience, and spread understanding this winter. Small changes can make a huge difference. 💙

👉 You can download the free Dementia Dictionary app or visit the website to explore the amazing resources available.

24/10/2025

🩷 Supporting Those Living with Dementia When the Clocks Change 🩷

As summer comes to an end and the nights draw in, it comes that time of year when the clocks go back and the nights get darker, the mornings get lighter.

If you or your loved one are living with a Dementia diagnosis then it's the perfect time to be prepared ahead of time for the change on this Sunday 26th October.

For the majority of people, changing the clocks can be a minor nuisance, but for people living with Dementia it can be disorientating and sometimes cause anxiety, confusion and distress.

As winter mornings and evenings become darker, those living with Dementia may find it difficult to differentiate between 6am and 6pm. This can disrupt their circadian biological clock and make it hard for them and those who care for them to get enough sleep.

Not getting enough sleep can cause the person to become overtired, which can cause low mood and affect their ability to think clearly. They may also become irritable and distressed. It can also cause caregiver stress & burnout.

Below are four tips to help those living with Dementia cope with the clocks changing ⬇️

🩷 Prepare on Saturday evening:

Think about having dinner and going to bed an hour later on Saturday, so that the person can still get their usual amount of sleep and wake up at their usual time on Sunday. In this way, the person’s routine will only be different for an evening rather than a full day.

🩷 Routine:

Having a routine during the day and at bedtime can help regulate a person’s disrupted body clock. Doing regular activities at the same time each day – for example, going for a walk after breakfast can help a person with dementia make sense of the time.

🩷 Outside Time:

Going outside and getting some gentle exercise can help the person feel sleepier during the evening so they go to bed at their usual time.

If the person is unable to go outside, the same effect can be created by ensuring there is lots of light in the home in the morning, or by sitting in front of a lamp or lightbox.

🩷 Auto-setting Clocks:

On the high street & online you will find a fantastic range of radio-controlled and auto-setting clocks and watches available for those living with Dementia.

These clocks adjust automatically to the correct time, removing the necessity of resetting clocks and watches manually. This time-saving and reassuring feature can be especially beneficial for people living with dementia.

You can also purchase 'Day & Night’ clocks which have all the features of a traditional clock, but also include simple day and night visual symbols to help people with dementia distinguish the time of day.

Dementia UK
Dementia Friends
Dementia Help
Alzheimer's Society
Dementia Interpreters

22/10/2025

Powerful words

One day, almost without noticing, everything shifts.
The child quietly steps into the role once held by the parent.

You place a safety bar in the shower. You walk a little closer on the stairs. Your hands are ready to catch, to steady, to protect.
👣 The home feels different, the worries too.

A quiet ache grows when you see the people who once carried you begin to lean on you instead. That’s when it hits you — aging isn’t just theirs. It’s yours too. It’s learning to walk beside them through this chapter with patience and love.

❤️ Fortunate are those who hold their parents’ hands before the last goodbye.
Heavy is the heart that waits too long to say “I’m here.”

Whisper it gently, while you still can.
“I’m here, Dad. I’m here.”
Take care of them while they’re still within reach.