Monthly Archives: July 2012

In the shoes of … Catherine Ross | Editor | The Journal of Dementia Care (JDC)

On Day 50 of our “in my shoes” guest blog series, looking at dementia from different perspectives, I am very pleased to be able to showcase the Journal of Dementia Care (JDC) – a wonderful resource for anyone interested in … Continue reading

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In the shoes of … Chris Gage | CEO & Creative Director | Ladder to the Moon

So, the Olympic Opening Ceremony had it all! The ultimate co-produced event! Who would have thought? The Queen parachuting in by helicopter, Mr Bean on keyboard, a highly inclusive cast, the construction workers forming the guard of honour… GB is … Continue reading

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Special moments … for #dementiachallengers

I wrote the other day about the power of Twitter. The power to bring like-minded people together – quickly and effectively. We are forming into a group of #dementiachallengers – and it is exciting. These people do not just want … Continue reading

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Round up of “In my shoes” – Dementia Awareness, Week 8

We are now at the end of Week 8 of this “in my shoes” series, looking at dementia from different perspectives. What started as an idea for Dementia Awareness Week has turned into an extended series of daily guest blogs with … Continue reading

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In the shoes of … Andrea Sutcliffe | Chief Executive | Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)

And so, here we are at the end of Week 8 of our “in my shoes” guest blog series, looking at dementia from different perspectives. And, for the second day running, we have a tweeting, blogging Chief Executive. What is … Continue reading

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In the shoes of … Paul Roberts | Chief Executive | Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board

Unsurprisingly, there is a strong theme running through many of these “in my shoes” stories, of people inspired to join health and social care services by the experiences of much-loved family members. And wouldn’t these relatives be proud that they … Continue reading

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In the shoes of … the Twitterati | A.k.a the POWER of Twitter!

Some of my friends – and indeed, if the truth is told, Mr Whose Shoes? himself, wonder why I am so captivated by Twitter. It is a ‘no brainer’ …. I find it exciting! Twitter is so fresh and immediate … Continue reading

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In the shoes of … Suzy Webster | Expert by experience and dementia trainer

Another great first time blogger in our “in my shoes” series. Another very powerful post about how dementia affects not only the person but has a profound effect on the wider family. Suzy Webster talks about her grandmother’s journey with … Continue reading

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In the shoes of … Trisha Lewis | Dementia Unravelled

Week 8 of our “in my shoes” series, looking at dementia from different perspectives, continues today with a thought-provoking guest post by Trisha Lewis. As a professional entertainer and actor, Trisha specialises in providing reminiscence sessions and entertainment with triggers … Continue reading

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Round up of “In my shoes” – Dementia Awareness, Week 7

We are now at the end of Week 7 of this “in my shoes” series, looking at dementia from different perspectives. What started as an idea for Dementia Awareness Week has turned into an extended series of daily guest blogs with … Continue reading

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