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We chat to Nurse Jenny McGee, who helped Prime Minister Boris Johnson overcome his battle with Covid19 in 2020, about her experience working with Covid19 patients, both in London and in the Caribbean.

Interested in learning about Rest Home life? Diane, Diversional Therapist at Highfield Lifecare, talks activities, events and outings.

Dementia Nurse and Care Home Manager, Lorraine, talks about how dementia can be diagnosed, and the process involved to apply for funding and support. She talks about how the Needs Assessment process works and what support options are available once the diagnosis has been made.

Dementia Nurse and Care Home Manager, Lorraine, knows how challenging finding the right Care Home for a loved one with dementia can be. Her father suffered from dementia for many years and spent 3 years in dementia care, so she’s been through the process herself. Here she talks about what to look for when choosing a Care Home and gives some great tips on signs that it might not be the right place for you.

As a carer for a dementia sufferer, it’s really important that you can get a break when you need it. Dementia Nurse and Care Home Manager, Lorraine, talks about the different options you can access to get time out, whether it be for a few days, a day or just a few hours. She also explains how Respite and Carer Support allocations work through Needs Assessment funding.

Always been confused about the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s? Dementia Nurse and Care Home Manager, Lorraine, dispels the myths and makes it all clear.