I'm a bit OK a lot excited I'm heading Bristol-ward to facilitate training for some lovely #NHS HCPs to take therapeutic touch to their communities to improve health, wellbeing & relationships for people living with #dementia & their supporters. #massage #pioneers #connection #MeetMeWhereIAm

The taxation system is not working the way it should Our most vulnerable people suffer the most I've emailed my MP @perranmoonmp.bsky.social to tell him some of my story about why our communities our country needs to tax fairly You can do the same here actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... #equity

This Christopher Robin Winnie the Pooh quote reminds me of when my grandma met her great grand-daughter My daughter was just a wain Towards the end of our last visit grandma took this angel from her Lladro collection curled it in my daughter's hands "something to remember me by." #LoveLivesOn

There's still time to book for Saturday Join us to build your confidence to support people living with dementia with dignity This may be the most rewarding work you will ever do! #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiainformed #dementiaawareness #inclusive #dignity #CPD FHT accredited

So COP30 begins ... A timely reminder that real change starts with ourselves Green policies can play a meaningful role feel free to explore mine massagefordementia.co.uk/green-policy/ but they can also be superficial performative greenwashy #holistic #holistichealth #oneplanet #sustainability 🧵1/2

I love when a client relaxes enough to fall asleep during a treatment As they stir now and then, soft reminders of who I am & what' I'm doing help re-anchor their trust 🧵1/3 #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiaawareness #dementiainformed #carers

In a review (Ebihara et al., 2021) established rosemary & lemon oils in the morning & lavender & orange oils at night improved cognition & BPSD of dementia We can bring essential oils into our environments to shift moods & improve cognition #Aromatherapy #massage #dementia #dementiacare #enable

Group training not for you? Lisa enjoyed the benefit of 121 training & got exactly what she needed from her day Warning: you may leave with symptoms such as motivation to transform lives, direction for your business & a thirst for more knowledge! massagefordementia.co.uk/contacts/ #massage #dementia

This isn't just a #massage course! This is about transforming care & support for people living with #dementia Join us to become part of our community of dementia informed therapists Learn specialist touch techniques & safe, compassionate approaches "When words escape us, touch says it all" #London

Hello! If you haven't heard my story about how I got into this work including some of the bumps along the way do tune into this podcast open.spotify.com/episode/1W1L... Chris wheedled out some great tips on how we meet a person where they are & hold space for a person living with #dementia #massage

Yesterday I joined the "last hurrah!" of beautiful blooms up the land #LastHurrah #FoodForest #permaculture

Wonderful! You've got some lovely clients who live with dementia, but feel a little lost? I'm here to build your confidence & your therapy toolbox Join us in #London to develop your practice & become part of transforming dementia care massagefordementia.co.uk/.../massage-... #massage #dementia #cpd

A warm welcome to Christina Keshav holistic bodyworker based in Southeast #London now listed in our advanced dementia-informed therapist directory Christina brings deep experience & heartfelt commitment to supporting people living with #dementia Tel: 07504 637836 Email: [email protected]

A yesterday Mum & I share a beautiful routine An adapted facial with soft brushes, familiar music & familial tales She lights up, smiles & we connect as I brush where the blusher once bloomed whispering awake memories of love & joy #massage #dementia #connection #MeetMeWhereIAm #routine #safety

I landed in a nursing home wide-eyed & lost unsure how to connect I wished there was a course to guide me That moment sparked the creation of accredited award-winning training to help you offer safe compassionate #massage for people with #dementia massagefordementia.co.uk/massage-for-... #dignity

Here's another suggestion from "Waiting for the Bus" by Sam Dondi Smith w Prof David Sheard It’s quicker to take over but distress takes longer to undo Supporting autonomy should be part of the job description #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiainformed #meetmewhereiam #autonomy #dignity #listen

Thankyou to all who attended my webinar hosted by the FHT "Top Tips to Build Your Dementia Informed Business" Some very thoughtful questions! 1 more tip is contact your council to see if they have business training Have a lovely #weekend and if you're working or caring #thankyou #massage #dementia

It's YODA day Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day Mum was 58 when she was diagnosed with dementia My daughter was a wain at the time, she's now an independent adult It can be a long lonely road #youngonsetdementia 🧵1/3 @labouruk.bsky.social

This work isn't easy & it's not for everyone It can be layered, challenging & deeply emotional It can show you where your work still lies But with courage & compassion, you can find ways to enrich lives & in return witness moments of profound beauty 🧡 #lovemyjob #massage #dementia #humanconnection

This isn't just a massage CPD course It's about providing transformational experiences for people with dementia Join us in #London to begin your journey to confidently support your clients on their terms massagefordementia.co.uk/product/mass... #massage #dementia #specialist #dignity FHT accredited

Just a quick reminder lovelies about my 📣LIVE webinar this Friday at 10.30am "Top Tips to Build Your Dementia Informed to Business" I've got a trove of stuff to share www.fht.org.uk/education/fh... #massage #dementia #connection #dementiaawareness #holistic #cpd #training

I just signed a @stopburningtrees.bsky.social petition: Say No to New AI Data Centre Powered By Drax. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...

ICYMI here's my latest Reflection on how putting scaffolding around anticipation can help offer clues & clues as to what will follow building a sense of safety www.youtube.com/shorts/net3v... #massage #Dementia #massagefordementia #MeetMeWhereIAm #dignity #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #ICYMI

A quick dip into dementia news with some interesting watch this space-ness esp re the impact of dementia on African Americans, ex smokers, and referrals to AHPs in Australia I wonder if this mirrors what's going on in the UK too? #dementia

G mornin lovelies! Weekend joy levels ⬆️ Offering taster massages, soaking up kindness, sharing stories a reminder there's always more going on behind a smile than we know A special 1st! I gave a lady her 1st ever massage. She loved it. Inspiring to keep trying new things in life. 1/2 🧵 #newsletter

Please sign and share, families with adopted children need proper support to enable good health and the best possible chance in life... asgsfprotest.com/add-your-sig...

Beautiful end to the #stunrise Boding a change in the weather Happy Saturday lovelies

My latest #newsletter "When words escape us" has landed. I touch on advocacy, an award shortlisting &anticipation. Check your inboxes & if you haven't signed up already, pop over here where you enjoy online over a cuppa massagefordementia.co.uk/when-words-e... #massage #dementia #massagefordementia

Here's my latest reflection on how supporting anticipation can provide a person living with dementia context to feel safe, to know what follows ... www.youtube.com/shorts/net3v... #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #reflection #support #safety #dignity

A wee reminder that to sign up to my latest newsletter where I cover advocacy, anticipation & ? then subscribe here: massagefordementia.co.uk It'll be dropping in your inboxes tomorrow a.m. Have a lovely #weekend chikkuns & if you're working or caring #thankyou #massagefordementia #newsletter

Interesting study. Would love to know if there's been any similar studies. 🌹

An interesting study ... I wonder if elder women have an inner sensory wisdom that attracts them to this smell as they age? #aromatherapy #dementia #cognition #intuiton Study available to read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A deeply thoughtful, thought-provoking article It challenged me & made complete sense As usual it comes back to is this person-led? What does the person need? What are they looking for? & please dispense with those "environmental lies" journalofdementiacare.co.uk/article/the-... #personled #dementia

This popped into my inbox An interesting review which gives an overview of some of the studies covered in my course "Aromatherapy for Persons Living with Dementia" & the accompanying manual: journals.lww.com/jinm/fulltex... #aromatherapy #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #DementiaSupport

I'm utterly ashamed people fear for their safety on such a wide scale @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social successive governments & the usual media suspects continue to fuel this divide It's an enmeshed mess! When we stand by fueling any inequality in the end it hurts all communities #SafePlaceForAll

"Read all about it!" Newsletter "When Words Escape Us" coming soon! Tips on advocacy & a taster of what to expect in my LIVE webinar on the 24th for the FHT conference which is now underway Don't miss your copy! Sign up to my newsletter here: massagefordementia.co.uk #massage #dementia #Newsletter

Good morning lovelies! Look what turned up over the weekend! My certificate for being shortlisted as a finalist in The Federation of Holistic Therapists Innovation Award. #massagefordementia #awardfinalist #innovation #motivationmonday

Kat is so right Grief has a sneaky way of turning up just when you think you've dealt with it How do you fill that space when your loved one who filled up your days & nights so completely has gone? This is an honestly raw blog & beautiful for it #dementia #carers #blog

Thank you @dementiawho.bsky.social for your feedback ICYMI Grab a cuppa, settle into your comfy place & learn why it's important to be a dementia informed therapist making our practices accessible to all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSOh... #massage #dementia #dementiainformed #therapist #inclusion

Positive enabling things we can do Negotiate! When a person's capacity fluctuates or as some people say when "they lack capacity" I like to ask, "with what?" We can never know what a person is thinking & therefore how much capacity they have .... #enable #autonomy #agency 🧵1/4

What choices do you have? Can you do anything to change your environment to enable connection & reduce overwhelm? #dementiainformed

#Presence #youmatter

Love this! Seems collaboration is better for our individual & community health, & it's cheaper & empowering... "hospital admissions reduce by 14% with 94% of patients feeling more able to manage their health & wellbeing & a 21% reduction in healthcare costs." greenhealthyfrome.org/fromes-colle...

What a weekend! Christina’s journey is one of growth grit & heart She joined my 1-day course last yr got certified as a massage therapist Now she’s completed my advanced 1:1 training ready to bring her skills & compassion to her community Her words say it best: #MassageForDementia #London #dementia

Cassandra from North London School of Sports Massage gives Chris from Take A Breather some great tips on creating a great CV including about cherry picking the training you invest for yourself With Massage Warehouse #podcast #supportyourtribe #massage #invest open.spotify.com/episode/6Pmw...

I'm looking forward to this! www.fht.org.uk/fht-training... I'm preparing a LIVE webinar utterly jam packed with easily actionable tips to build your #dementiinformed business & because it's live come prepared for Q&A! See you there lovelies! All welcome! #massage #Dementia #massagetraining #cpd

We must all be storytellers, listening and recounting the lives of others. It's in these stories that we discover what matters to someone, that we find understanding, that we learn how to live & love alongside someone. As we share their words, we affirm their place, their worth.

Snuggling in at home as weather changes? My latest post is on Easy Winter Crafts for Adults (Perfect for Seniors Too), simple indoor projects. You’ll find practical ideas like painted wine glasses, no-sew scarves, diy bath bombs, easy to make at home ⬇️

Your beautiful 121 learning space in stunning #Cornwall #massage #dementia #connection #withoutwords #MeetMeWhereIAm #massagefordementia

This #weekend I'm getting together with a colleague to support her in her journey to becoming a more dementia informed therapist to confidently support clients living with dementia. We're doing the advanced stuff! Get in touch if you prefer this style of learning #massage #dementia #cornwall