Comments for Knowing You Matter

Comment on The Four Energies and Dementia by chris

chris — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:29:38 +0000

glad that model has legs

use it all the time as a simple energy anchor

lovin’ your work

chrisx

Comment on Wise Women of Oxford follow the signs to compassionate care by Belinda

Belinda — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:07:46 +0000

It is astounding what can happen in half a day! Just over 3 hours in the company of people, most of who I had never met before. These people had one thing in common. An ability to open their hearts and minds and think differently about providing care and support. And, by the end of our time together I felt a new sense of hope that change can happen in Oxfordshire. As an Occupational Therapist I want to be part of this change, so that when I’m helping to plan someone’s discharge from hospital, I can feel positive about having the conversation which suggests the transistion from being totally independent, to requiring a care package or residential setting.
This conversation is always heart-breaking, even if the person is in agreement and ready.
It is heart-breaking because there seem to be no guarantees out there in the world of ‘care’ that you will meet someone who genuinely, let alone passionately, caring. And this would not be ok for me or anyone that I love passionately….for a day….let alone a month.
I look forward to being part of a conversation which is only just starting, and that soon I will hear news of more Compassionate Care events all over this beautiful county.
Thank you to all the Wise Women! Belinda. x

Comment on Are hearts involved in the giving of care? by begethers

begethers — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:29:49 +0000

Hello Sue,
lovely to hear from you, thanks for your comment. I have fond memories of our conversations about the lives of people in care homes in your neck of the woods and your determination to make a difference. The MCAP project was very positive and has acted as a catalyst for Neil Mapes and I to join forces. We are running a programme of events and workshops around the themes of ‘thinking differently about dementia’ (see previous blog posts) and ‘Knowing You Matter’.
What are you up to?
warmest regards
Andy

Comment on Creating a compassionate culture – simple lessons 1 by Andy Bradley

Andy Bradley — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:11:45 +0000

Many thanks Suzanne. Family life will be central to transofrming the way re respond to people with dementia. I hope that your colleagues were able to find the time to read the blog and to reflect on what it means for the important work you are all doing

warmest regards

Andy

Comment on Are hearts involved in the giving of care? by Sue Nicholson

Sue Nicholson — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:01:24 +0000

Hi Andy,
Your postings are always thought-provoking and remind me about the hugely positive outcomes from the MCAP project we took part in in Cheshire. Has there been any long-term planning from the project?
Hope things are good for you and yours
Best regards

Sue Nicholson

Comment on Creating a compassionate culture – simple lessons 2 by wendy

wendy — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:33:21 +0000

I have posted this on my facebook page I work in care industry and feel this is a fantastic way to help people to realise that no matter how you feel…….bad feelings should not be shared good feelings should always be shared. After all dignity matters and smiling costs nothing and can make someones day xx

Comment on Creating a compassionate culture – simple lessons 1 by Suzanne Mumford

Suzanne Mumford — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:32:02 +0000

Thanks Andy,

I have shared this with our Directors, Business Managers, Managers and CSM’s as a “moment” to reflect.

Suzanne

Comment on Pockets of Good Practice, Trousers of Mediocrity by Andy Bradley

Andy Bradley — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:36:45 +0000

Many thanks for your thoughtful comment. Our reason for asking for different thinking is due to the prevasive culture around people with dementia. The public mind is generally negative and people with dementia and their families are asked to settle for a poor quality of life. Thankyou for the wisdom of your simple and powerful questions. We would love to bring the event to the North West! – look forward to making this happen.

Andy

Comment on Pockets of Good Practice, Trousers of Mediocrity by Shoush

Shoush — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:42:06 +0000

The upcoming event “Thinking Differently About Dementia” looks fascinating and sorely needed. Just a thought – I would say that its not about thinking differently, but thinking about our elders in the same way as we would ourselves. In this sense, the only change required is a simple question – “Would I like to be treated like this?” or even “Would they have treated themselves like this?” Such a small question can bring about a big change. I hope this event, and its message, will be coming to the North West region some time soon.

Comment on Care Workers needs are so often not met by Andy Bradley

Andy Bradley — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:39:14 +0000

Thanks so much for your comment Bob. These cultural and leadership norms offer environments in which all are valued and respected. Great to know that you are working so hard on these issues at UR. It gives myslef and colleagues great encouragement in our work on values and culture.
Andy