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Moving Beyond Words is a course that explores how we can use non-verbal communication – especially sounds and movements – to support our relationships and wellbeing. This course supports carers to identify and try out creative ways to stay connected without relying on speech. This approach will empower a person with [...]
We are always looking at ways to further support family carers, those people living with dementia, and professional carers, and our new pilot project ‘Moving Beyond Words’ is the next training course that we will be adding to the Empowered Conversation package of resources - something we are really excited to share. Ironically, there had [...]
Ronelle cares for her mum at home with some support from her husband and other family members. She was referred to Empowered Conversations last year, she has since completed both communication courses and attended Empowered Carers sessions. “When I did the first course last year, I felt overwhelmed by what it would actually take for [...]
Daniella’s mum has Alzheimer’s, she lives at home with her husband and adult son. ‘Dad tries his best, but he struggles to accept change and what mum’s going through. He has accepted some help, we now have carers coming in, mum goes to the Age UK Buddy group and to Poppy Day Centre through the [...]
Linzi lives in Poynton and supports her mum who lives in Salford and has been diagnosed with mixed dementia. Linzi has attended Empowered Conversations and Moving Beyond Words courses over the last 6 months. Can you tell us a bit about your family life? Mum has been diagnosed with the ‘d’ word, we can’t [...]
Claire is a nurse, she is a partner, a daughter, a sister, aunty, friend and a carer for her mum. Claire put her own life on hold and moved in to care for mum, Kay, at home during Covid. Claire’s sister, Jo, travels over from Yorkshire every Tuesday to care for her mum whilst [...]
Dementia expert Dr Maggie Ellis shares creative ways we can stay connected without relying on speech in her course - Adaptive Interactions! We are very proud of the work we have done with Dr Maggie Ellis on our Moving Beyond Words course, particularly as it has benefitted so many people living with dementia as well [...]
Family Carergivers of people living with dementia have been offered a unique opportunity to attend Adaptive Interactions training.Having already completed Empowered Conversations and Moving Beyond Words communication courses, 5 family carers were invited to take part in a ground-breaking training and research opportunity with Dr Maggie Ellis from the University of St Andrews. Maggie’s work, [...]
Greater Manchester Families and Friends supporting people living with dementia can access our FREE communication courses - Empowered Conversations and Moving Beyond Words. For those living outside of Greater Manchester you can still join the courses but would need to pay. Scroll down for dates and links. We try to deliver courses at times that [...]
Empowered Conversations is a course that nudges caregivers to re-consider connections and communication. It generates curiosity around the actions and words of those living with dementia. It's a space to explore emotions, self-care and what's important in all of our lives. Our courses are delivered via Zoom. They use discussions, group work, real life [...]