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08/11/2024

Want to know about Lasting Power of Attorney from a mental capacity expert?

Then tune into the latest episode of The Care & Dementia Podcast!

On this week’s show we speak with Fosters Solicitors Paige Gouldthorpe, a solicitor and expert on Court of Protection, Deputyships and Lasting Power of Attorney.

Having someone who can act on your behalf when it comes to making important decisions about your health, care and finances in case you lose mental capacity is absolutely essential.

Paige demystifies some of the complex legal terms and explains the compassionate and practical support that solicitors can provide, even if you do find yourself in a complicated situation.

We hope you find this episode useful - please do feel free to share with others who might benefit too.

Listen on or wherever you get your podcasts!

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06/11/2024

Have you started to think about getting support for a loved one, or yourself? 💜

With so many options to choose from, how can you be sure you’re making the right decision?

In this free SweetPea Care webinar we talk with Karyn MacKenzie, Group Managing Director of Helping Hands Home Care, who will share her expert advice on supporting families who are looking for care and empowering them to find a plan that works for them.

In her role at Helping Hands Home Care, a leading provider of services across the UK, Karyn is committed to securing that vital support for older people, so that they can continue to live independently in the comfort of their homes, in addition to supporting their families every step of the way.🏠

Karyn will share her industry expertise and offer practical advice on topics such as when it’s time to start looking for care, and how to choose the right provider, as well as demystify the different types of care services and approaches that you’ll come across on your journey.

Join us on Wednesday 20th November at 1:30PM GMT to learn more.

There are limited tickets available for this webinar so don’t miss out - book your free ticket today!

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1044018426217?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't forget that you can find your local Helping Hands branch by searching for care on the SweetPea platform.

29/10/2024

It's that time of year again! 🌃

Last Sunday, the clocks went back an hour, signalling earlier sunsets and the start of long, dark winter evenings.

If you’re not a fan of the darkness creeping in earlier and earlier during the winter months, you’re not alone.

While this daylight saving measure is supposed to give us lighter mornings, the downside is that we are faced with dark afternoons, which disrupt many people’s routines.

And this is even more pronounced for people living with dementia.

Darkness earlier in the day can distort your loved one with dementia’s understanding of time and the routines associated with each part of the day.

They may become tired and sleep earlier, only to wake up more in the night.

Or become confused and disorientated at home if certain routines are not being followed or needs met.

People living with dementia may also experience sundowning - a collection of symptoms and behaviours that happen at dusk and during the evening, causing anxiety or agitation often associated to feeling that they are in the wrong place. These delusions can further disrupt the evening and sleep patterns, which has a negative impact on the person during the day too.

Head to sweetpea.care to find out more.

28/10/2024

Are you afraid of having conversations about the end of life?

If you are, the latest episode of The Care & Dementia Podcast is a must listen for you.

On this week’s show we speak with Clare Fuller, an expert on Advance Care Planning and End of Life Care.

So if you want to get ahead of life's uncertainties, start recording your wishes and planning for the end of life period then this is the show for you.

Tue in to hear Clare, the Founder of Speak For Me Lasting Power of Attorney Consultancy and an Advance Care Planning Advocate, talk about her work and the importance of helping people plan for the end of life in a way that sees their wishes respected.

We hope you find this insightful episode useful - please do feel free to share with others who might benefit too.

And don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating!

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23/10/2024

Can you remember the hit song sensation of your youth?

Or which sounds or smells transport you to the place where you grew up?

While we may all react to sights, sounds and smells, it doesn’t mean we have the same reference points or experiences.

In fact, the memories we have can all depend on where we grew up, as well as our language, our faith or our socioeconomic background - our cultural heritage.

Yet these memories get stored away, and sometimes they need a bit of help to be brought back to the surface of our minds - especially for those people who are living with dementia.

And if many of those memories where formed in a different country across the globe, there can certainly be no one size fits all to reminiscence in dementia care.

This October marks Black History Month and the theme of 'Reclaiming Narratives' - so we want to shout about the amazing work that people, such as out next webinar guest Carl Case, are doing to bring more cultural inclusivity to dementia care and help people reclaim their own narratives, even when experiencing cognitive decline.

By supporting people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to connect with their heritage, language and culture in dementia care settings, families and caregivers can support better reminiscence for their loved one's and communities and break down barriers when it comes to dementia, making room for more conversations and better understanding.

We can’t wait to learn more about Carl Case’s work creating Culturally Appropriate Resources in our free webinar next Wednesday. You can still sign up by following the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1043953822987?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/10/2024

Writing your will couldn’t be easier this Free Wills Month!

This month long awareness campaign brings together well-respected charities to offer over 55’s the opportunity to have their simple Wills written or updated- for FREE!

How does it work? Charities such as Age UK, Marie Curie, NSPCC, Guide Dogs, and Alzheimer's Research UK (to name just a few) have joined forces with solicitors nationwide to encourage proactive estate planning.

Over 55’s can get their free will (written or updated) as part of the scheme.

What’s the catch? By participating in the scheme, you’re agreeing to leave a donation to your chosen charity.

So what are you waiting for?

Get your will sorted this .

For more info and advice on Estate Planning head to sweetpea.care.

18/10/2024

We are thrilled to be talking to Carl Case in our next SweetPea Care Webinar on Dementia and the African Caribbean Community, discussing how to develop meaningful engagement through culturally appropriate resources..

People from African and Caribbean communities are 22% more likely to develop dementia than other backgrounds, as well as die at a younger age with the condition, perhaps without ever receiving culturally appropriate care and support. (https://lnkd.in/eCr2CTwh)

In his roles at and (Winners of the 'Outstanding Provider of Dementia Care in the Community' award at the ) Carl supports older people from African and Caribbean communities, their families and caregivers to access culturally relevant resources in dementia care.

These culturally tailored resources speak to the experiences of people who grew up in different countries and cultures around the world and moved to the UK as young adults to start a new life.

Carl has created resources that aim to capture the different music, sights and sounds that would have been a part of their early adulthood and help them reconnect to their younger memories and benefit from the power of reminiscence.

He will explain how these inclusive resources are essential for person-centred dementia care to people of different backgrounds, to help them connect and engage in a way that is meaningful to them.

Whatever your background, having an understanding of culturally appropriate resources means you can use them to create a truly inclusive and person-centred dementia care approach for those you support.

There are limited tickets available for this webinar so don’t miss out - book your free ticket today!

Join us on Wednesday 30th October at 1:30PM.

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14/10/2024

On this week’s episode of The Care & Dementia Podcast, we speak with Hannah Gardner from Dementia UK, an expert on helping children navigate dementia when a loved one is living with the illness. Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-support-children-living-in-a-family-affected/id1753974494?i=1000672677213

11/10/2024

Have you ever thought about what would happen if you or your loved one died without a valid will?

Or who makes the decisions for a loved one when they lose the capacity to do so themselves?

If the answer is ‘yes’, this webinar on legal advice for later life planning can help you.

In this free SweetPea Care webinar we talk with Paige Gouldthorpe, Head of the Court of Protection & Vulnerable Persons team at @‌fosterssol, who will share her expert experience in supporting families with essential later life planning such as Lasting Power of Attorney and Will Writing.

Paige started working in the legal industry in 2012 where she discovered her skill for Wills, Trusts and Probate and has won a number of awards for providing high quality, personalised legal services to families.

In addition to this, as a Court of Protection Specialist, Paige works to safeguard those without the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves and is passionate about the importance of respecting each individual’s wishes throughout the legal processes.

Paige joins us to highlight the importance of this essential later life topic and will answer your questions throughout the webinar.

There are limited tickets available for this webinar so don’t miss out - book your free ticket today!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/help-im-a-carer-and-i-need-legal-advice-tickets-1028753899607

01/10/2024

Calling all Hampshire friends!

Are you supporting a loved one with dementia?

Come and find us at the East Hampshire Dementia Festival on Friday 4 October to say hi, have a friendly chat and find out about local organisations supporting you and your family.
Visit: http://www.easthants.gov.uk/dementia-festival East Hampshire District Council

This annual event offers advice and assistance on how to live with dementia and provides guidance, contacts, legal advice and more for people concerned about memory loss in themselves or in a loved one. The East Hampshire Dementia Festival will be held on Friday 4 October 2024 at Petersfield Festiva...

27/09/2024

Have you ever wondered what to do when your loved one with dementia says or does things that don’t make sense to you?

If the answer is ‘yes’, you might benefit from practising Validation techniques while you support them.

In this new episode of The Care & Dementia Podcast, our expert guest Vicki de Klerk, from The Validation Training Institute (VTI), talks us through using validation in dementia care in 5 simple steps.

Plus, she answers questions from families and shares essential advice on this mindful and person centred approach to dementia care.

Tune in to the The Care & Dementia Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or follow the link in stories and bio.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-validation-technique-with-vicki-de/id1753974494?i=1000670907948

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2X6eSMEDlIZtjUdgwcF3La?si=8b2c9ced74b7404d

23/09/2024

🚨Free webinar on End of Life Care 🚨

When you’re faced with the death of a loved one, confronting the decisions that need to be made around end of life care can be scary and uncomfortable.

You face important choices around the nature of the care you want your loved one to receive while also having to complete many practical tasks.

This can all feel overwhelming, just at the point that you want to be there as much as possible for the person you love.

So how can you best navigate this time?

In this upcoming free SweetPea Care webinar we talk with Clare Fuller, Founder of Speak for Me, who will share her expert advice and knowledge on planning for the end of life, either for yourself or for your loved one.

Clare, a Registered Nurse with 30 years’ experience in End-of-Life Care, is passionate about taking EoL care decisions, and having these vital conversations, before it is too late.

Clare will offer practical advice on end of life care and answer your questions, including how you can plan and get the care you want at the end of life, to empower you and your family at this most important time.

Join us on Thursday 3rd October @ 1:30pm - Book your free ticket today!

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/end-of-life-care-empowering-you-and-your-family-tickets-1015452254027