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  I want to raise awareness of a superb, Dementia Care podcast that is readily available here or from wherever you go for your podcasts. Created by the exceptional Lauren Mahakian, each podcast explores the spectrum of dementia and dementia care in practical, down-to-earth terms. The content is made very accessible in a way that will educate and support carers, friends and family, whatever their perspective may be. There’s a back-catalogue of thought provoking editions going back to 2019 which shares knowledge and demonstrates what is possible when you have the dedication and courage to think outside the box.
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What do you get up to on a Sunday morning?!

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It can be dementia 24/7 at our home. If neither of us is working on something dementia related, there's a good chance we're still thinking about it. This weekend was no exception: On Sunday morning we had a mad couple of hours recycling some pointless picture frames from my partners care home and turning them into something far more interesting. Incidentally, the taller frames are just under 1M high.  It's especially important to try and utilise things like this at the moment because it's harder than ever for care home operators to prioritise funds for anything other than essentials - which I understand, however much I may disagree with it as a way forward. So this Sunday we ripped the crummy pointless artwork out of these old frames and for a total cost of less than £10, we created something interesting and relevant for almost nothing more than some thought and some effort. The best thing is we know 100% these will now bring some benefit to the residents of the home. #...
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