The chance to connect

Barbara Lawson and Dr Edel Roddy, My Home Life Facilitator, explore how meaningful connection can be enhanced by recognising opportunities to be present with someone, how connection can be enhanced for people living with advanced dementia.  

Tools and resources can help people recognise everyday opportunities to be present and capture the moment of connection and emotion. 

Useful links:

My Home Life Charity resources 

My Home Life Charity - A place in the fun 

My Home Life Charity - lingo of connection 

My Home Life Charity - rights made real 

Hearts and Minds 

Namaste Care 

New Health and Social Care Standards for care homes 

Care Inspectorate - Come on in