Spring & summer seem so much easier to getting in the #garden with residents, but do you retreat back inside come autumn? Now is the time to embed the practices to keep the doors open later in the year. Why not explore more in our books & resources on our website. #carehomes

I've written a few articles over the years notably for my Professional Association's International Therapist including in their most recent issue on how mum influenced my journey into specialising & last year's "A Touchy Subject" on boundaries massagefordementia.co.uk/a-touchy-subje… #dementia

Boost confidence & deepen your knowledge on how to enable the comfort of a person living with dementia to enjoy massage on their terms: increase your massage repertoire improve relationships understand how the law impacts you/your client massagefordementia.co.uk/product/5-7-25… #massage #dementia

I've been so moved, entertained & laughing out loud to The Assembly If you want heartwarming refreshing TV with some interesting guests this may be for you How many tissues for Sunshine on Leith?! itv.com/watch/the-asse… #goodtelly #SunshineOnLeith

We can't improve the care of residents / patients if we don't improve the care of our staff. That doesn't mean clapping or pizza, that means commitment to listening & acting on concerns and innovation. It means giving staff time to debrief, time to upskill. That means investment!

Hoping to see lots of research curious and active social care nurses at this webinar. Please share with those who may be interested this a great new and exciting opportunity for social care nursing Deborah Sturdy Skills for Care The Outstanding Society Prof Claire Pryor (RN: Adult, PhD, v300) ICB Social Care Nurse Advisory Councils The RCN

Time for you to build skills to connect with confidence with a person living with dementia What you may get in Your EMPOWER Hour Motivated A list of to dos Homework or further reading A thirst for more! massagefordementia.co.uk/product/empowe… #massage #dementia #empower #dementiaaware #inclusive

Only a week until my fave #dementia #conference an interactive stimulating & memorable day giving me plenty to think about Can't wait to listen to Professor David Sheard again, it's been a while I have a stand so if you're going pop along & say hello 👋 kernowhealthcic.org.uk/cornwall-train… #Cornwall

This is such a terrific read or listen if you prefer audio Full of wisdom warmth compassion & gentle practical suggestions through the sharing of stories

When will Keir Starmer learn that no matter how good his Nigel Farage impression gets, it won't save him from wipeout at the hands of Reform? Here's another idea - how about doing the work that's needed to actually make people's lives better? 🧵

Touching Tales As part of #DementiaActionWeek from Monday 19 May I'll be sharing some fascinating guest blogs & a new series of Touching Tales - stories on the powerful & empowering impact of touch for people living with #dementia It'll be moving #massage #connection #enable

Where are you displaying your "I'm a dementia informed therapist" logo? Mine's on my website footer, posters in my clinic & these leaflets which I'm taking to the Cornish dementia conference this Friday Tag me in with yours! #massage #dementia #dementiainformed #dementiaawareness

“ Waiting for the Bus is searching for a vehicle full of feelings …. You are the Bus “ - speaking on my quote at Cornwall Dementia Care Conference and at the wonderful Coombe House near Liskeard on this - Waiting for the Bus available from Sam Dondi Smith at NaDCAS

It's the only place I'd want to live in Cornwall should I ever develop dementia and need extra support .... if they'd have me 🧡 Other alternatives don't bear thinking about #dementia #living #PersonLed #home

Today I'll be at the Cornwall Dementia Conference For tidbits n takeaways throughout the day (if I don't get distracted by lovely people) follow me on: bsky.app/profile/massag… or facebook.com/massage4dement…

Touch as a Lifeline "Touch therapy, in its simplest form, reaffirms our existence. It tells us: You are real. You are here. You matter." Daithi massagefordementia.co.uk/touch-as-a-lif… The 1st powerful #blog this #DementiaActionWeek by Daithi #dementia #LBGTQI #DementiaActionWeek2025

Touching Tales - opening up pathways, reigniting treasured memories "Wow.. a simple hand and arm massage triggered treasured memories and transported him back to his happy place.” Rachel Masey, Massage Practitioner, Brighton & Hove #DementiaActionWeek #massage #dementia #feelgood