Person Centred Care Blogs
We think we know, but we don’t
Over the past year, my life has undergone significant changes, and it’s led me to a powerful realisation: we often think we know what something
Walking the walk, not just talking the talk
Person Centred Care is nothing new and is a term used widely in healthcare. When I ask people what their understanding is, responses are varied,
Reaching people with advanced dementia – a therapist in residence
Rose Lodge care home in Exmouth is pioneering therapeutic work for people with advanced dementia. As the counsellor undertaking this work over the past two
A lesson from Alice
I will always treasure an account from a staff member who had arrived at work upset, and was quickly met by Alice, one of our
Don’t bottle it up
I love seeing children hug one another when they share feelings of happiness. It is also profoundly moving to see children share feelings of sadness.
Silent Night, Holy Night
Silent night, holy night!All is calm, all is bright.Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.Holy infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace,Sleep in heavenly peace.
Knowing when to be a rebel
Does anyone else combine elements of being very conformist AND being rebellious in their character traits? I would consider myself one of those people. I
Beyond the Nurses Station | The art and heart of nursing
The Nursing Station I remember when I had made the decision to move from working in Bone Marrow Transplant to Aged Care. I was a
Person centred care – what not to do
Having worked as an occupational therapist now for over two decades, there are a couple of experiences I recall as a student OT, that have