What to do when someone with dementia asks to go home When somebody with dementia asks to go home, responding appropriately can be difficult. Sometimes the person may be in care and unable to return home; other times they may…
The Covid-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented time in our lives, and our healthcare services in particular have faced challenges beyond anything we could have imagined before the virus broke out. Our Deputy Manager Angela is also a registered nurse and…
Enter our Mother’s Day competition to win a memento of mum Mother’s Day is drawing near, and if you’ve read our story, you’ll know that our Founder Diane’s mum is the inspiration behind Ambiance Care. After caring for her mum…
How Covid-19 is shining the spotlight on power of attorney Covid-19 has presented all sorts of challenges for everyone but especially for those with pre-existing conditions like dementia. At such a worrying time, it’s more important than ever to take…
Stockport dementia specialist Ambiance Care brings on board Deputy Manager Last year was a whirlwind for Ambiance Care as we experienced the trials and tribulations of our first year operating as a dementia care specialist in Stockport. Excitingly, towards the…
Raising awareness and funds for dementia on Elf Day 2020 Working in the community is something we’ve always done, whether in social care or nursing. Community spirit can be so motivating and uplifting, especially during hard times, so we pulled…
How to keep loved ones with dementia out of hospital during the pandemic Faced with the thought of someone we love spending weeks or even months in hospital, away from family and friends, many of us are taking every necessary…
Get to know the Person. Know their likes and dislikes. Gather life history. Have three points of conversation…
You are my lifeline. I depend on you. But please do not do for me what I can do for myself. Recognise what I can do and help me to function as a person. You are key to the quality of my life.