We were making her situation worse!
Tony lives with his wife Patricia, they have grown up children, and support Patricia’s mum who lives with dementia. Their daughter encouraged them to go on the Empowered Conversations course at the end of last year. “We knew something [...]
What’s a death doula?
I'd heard of a doula to support people coming into the world but I'd never heard of one helping those about to leave the world! Vic is an end of life or death doula, we had a conversation so [...]
Empowered Carers – ‘It’s a conversation not just information!’
Empowered Carers – Unique support for employees who are caring for family members with dementia. ‘I didn’t realise how much I needed Empowered Carers until I attended the first session. From a business perspective, I do think it would [...]
Dementia Action Week
The importance of a diagnosis and timely support Dementia Action Week 2023 is held on 15-21 May and this year, the campaign is focusing on the importance of a diagnosis, encouraging people to ‘Act on Dementia’. Sisters Sue and [...]
Empowered Conversations has been developed by Six Degrees Social Enterprise and The Institute of Dementia at the University of Salford. It is supported by the Big Lottery Fund and Innovate UK.