Where do you work? Hi, I am Maz, I am the new Service Manager at Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, Poppy Dementia Day Support and Poppy Dementia Suite. Why did you apply for your role? I applied for the service manager role, to make a positive impact to the people we Read more…
“Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages or transferring information from one part (sender) to another (receiver). “ Communication Theory. n.d. Shannon and Weaver Model of Communication. Have you ever sent a voice message and recorded it repeatedly, rephrasing it each time you record, changing the whole meaning Read more…
‘Masking’ or ‘camouflaging’ is when a person tries to hide, disguise, or suppress certain behaviours to ‘fit’ into those around them. Behaviours that feel natural to an autistic person, such as hand flapping or rocking, may help to calm a person but non-autistic people may sometimes think this is ‘weird’. Read more…
Dementia can have a significant impact in many ways. A person living with dementia may get unsettled or anxious at home and it is important to create a safe space so that they feel comfortable and relaxed. This blog has tips that we think would make your home dementia friendly, Read more…
Meet Peter, the master of all skills at St George’s. Four days a week, he lives his best life at St George’s Community Hub, two days with friends and enjoying the daily activities and the other two days as a kitchen volunteer in Café G. Recently we spoke with Peter Read more…
Over the past few weeks, Robyn, our Green Spaces Activity Coordinator along with the people we support and Aspire Support Workers have been busy creating festive Christmas wreaths. Wreath making, a tradition for centuries, has proved to be a great interactive activity and results in a beautiful decoration to add Read more…
As the Christmas season approaches and temperatures drop, staying warm and cosy at home becomes a top priority. In this short blog, we will explore easy ways to ensure you stay toasty this Christmas without feeling the winter chill. Layer Up. Wearing layers is key. Invest in cosy fluffy jumpers, Read more…
How to have a dementia friendly Christmas at home. Christmas is a lovely time of the year to celebrate however for people living with dementia and their families, Christmas can be quite a daunting time. We have created a few tips which will help you have a dementia friendly Christmas Read more…
Did you know boxing is a great sport for people with learning disabilities? Here are five reasons why: Boxing can be accessible to people of all abilities. We believe everyone should get the opportunity to experience the benefits of boxing training, that includes improved fitness, strength, well-being and overall health. Read more…
Meet Rita, a lovely lady living with dementia, and one of the first people in Little Hulton, Salford to join our new community social support pilot program. Rita’s journey teaches us how extra support and being part of a community can make a big difference. Rita lives at home with Read more…