Shouldn’t we celebrate the uniqueness of each individual?

I was troubled by a comment a manager made recently during a telephone conversation we were having to decide on which charts would work best in her environment. She was rightly proud of the extensive refurbishment the home had undergone, but I don’t think she was any more comfortable than I was by the instruction from the owners that nothing was to be put up on the newly painted walls. It’s not really an issue for our charts because we have sizes suitable for the wardrobe door or similar, but I thought how sad it was that residents, or families on their behalf, were not allowed free rein (within reason of course) to reflect their personality, their lifestyle, their individuality in the one place they can call home. They are, after all, paying for that space one way or another. I wonder whether this might be a policy that backfires anyway. The owners want their home to look beautiful, but might prospective clients not see the inability to personalise the rooms as a negative point?

What do you think? Are there valid reasons for keeping a tight control on what can go on the walls of a resident’s bedroom?

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Making Involvement Count

This is a great resource for anyone needing guidance or to assess how well they are doing in involving people living with dementia.

These resource cards have been written by people living with dementia, carers, volunteers, staff and Local Involvement Networks (LINks) HealthWatch. Their aim is to strengthen and directly involve people with dementia as well as their families and carers.

The focus of these cards is to provide tools and techniques for staff to facilitate and support people to express their preferences, get involved in activities whilst recognising their current abilities.

Link to Making Involvement Count via the Dementia Partnerships website.

Visit us at the Birmingham Care Show

Having been a visitor to this fabulous show for the past 3 years, I’m very pleased to say we have decided the time is right for us to take a stand ourselves.  You’ll find us on Stand D95 directly opposite the Dementia Care Seminar Theatre and if you haven’t already seen our charts and posters, here’s your chance to see what we’re about. We’ll have samples of the entire range for you to assess, and if you’re already using our products, I really hope you’ll come along and say hello. All visitors to the stand will have a chance to win one of 5 £20 vouchers, redeemable against any of our products – you choose.

Venue: NEC Birmingham. Date: 12th and 13th November 2013. Stand D95

Here’s a link to take you to the Exhibition website where you can find out who else is exhibiting and register for a visitor’s badge: http://www.careshow.co.uk/birmingham/