Life on the road in #ontario #canada

I too am a great fan of the lovely Anna Park ❤️

Thank you Anna! Some cheap second hand versions of this can be found too! 😉

I love the ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures on Person to Person cover, which challenge the stereotypes and are the opposite of what has been depicted in recent ‘awareness’ campaigns.

I never fail to be moved by the effects of finding someone’s #music #language at the advanced stages of #dementia . This lady used to be a church organist - see how she responds to hearing this familiar hymn. Please remember ppl never stop #listening MusicforDementia. #EOL #care 🎶

On #InternationalMomentofLaughterDay 2024, we are reminded by its founder Izzy Gesell that “laughter comes right after breathing as the just about the healthiest thing you can do.” What are the ways you bring fun and giggles to your team and to the people you support?

Good news for many but sadly not if you’ve had an oestrogen +ve breast cancer?

One of my favourite ever #DesertIslandDiscs BBC Radio 4 Lauren Laverne
Powerful honest and beautiful story of #immigration #Refugees #Afghanistan

This should be compulsory listening for all MPs? Rishi Sunak Conservatives Keir Starmer The Labour Party

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Charity Norman’s books are fabulous Charity Norman ❤️ fantasticfiction.com/n/charity-norm…

Work stress is believed to account for 30% of #NHS absences in the UK, costing £300-400 million a year. Amanda Bewert asks why we don’t invest in more ‘primary’ approaches for preventing stress at work. Do you have examples of how you have done this? ow.ly/Nkcf50R5wfx

Brilliant sketch on this very topic by Jill & via Anna Park
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“The Asian community up and down the country was under siege. It was about time we did something for ourselves. In the face of racist violence and injustice we fought back.”
This is OUR story. Please watch #Defiance Fighting the Far Right 9pm on Channel 4

“Did you have curry? I can smell it.” For a TEACHER to point that out to you tears you apart.”

This interview broke my heart, especially when she recalled feeling so proud of herself when she knew some of the questions and put her hand up - but she never got picked #Defiance

Very powerful and important documentary Channel 4 reminding us both how far we have come in some ways, yet how much still to do in others. A tough watch #Defiance

Fantastic interview Angela Catley - The scrabble story really got me. 😔
Two friends separated and we construct contrived ‘befriending’ services, ‘therapies’ etc. I’m full of furiousity! Can we plan an in-person day to share our fears & imaginings? Will message!

THANK YOU Pippa for the fabulous conversations I’ve mostly listened to in the car going to my mum. My own podcast with you will be something I would put in my memory box as it captures a lot of my story so well. Your insight & wisdom enabled many to be open & to inspire others!

'I can’t even bring myself to get angry with anyone because they all seem to have meant well but the process, the system, the protocols, take hold & the wrong thing happens even though everyone can see it’s wrong '. Adrian Chiles, you took the words right out of my mouth.

shelley sheedy Sally Knocker CARP Ottawa Chptr26 True. Sadly many are run as “ institutions “ and not homes. No one wants assembly line care or minimal care. Staffing issues a big issue too …

In our Butterfly culture change transformation, this is definitely one of our things to address too! We love to see a great range of favourite mugs and cups which tell the story of who a person is - dogs, football teams, ‘Grandma’ etc.

Thanks for sharing Shelley. I’ve never seen that photo before, but I feel & look a lot older 5 years later 😉