Why I Do What I Do. Being Seen: Purpose, Personhood and Dementia Care
I’m often asked, “Why do you do what you do?” In this month’s Pause for Thought, I share some personal insights into why I’m passionate about what I do.
Author: Mike Phillips
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Top Tips for Creating a Life-Work Balance
We usually use the term work-life balance. However, I’d suggest we put that the other way around and work can take our primary focus.
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Top Tips for Identifying the Physical, Emotional, Behavioural & Organisational Signs of Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month and Top Tips Thursdays are devoted to the impact of stress on individuals and workplaces.
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Top Tips for Becoming a Dementia Behaviour Detective: The 4 Ws before the Why
Here are 20 Top Tips for spotting the signs of stress in people with dementia.
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Top Tips for Identifying Stress and Distress in People with Dementia
Here are 20 Top Tips for spotting the signs of stress in people with dementia.
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We need to Value Care Staff More
Mike’s Monthly Thoughts and Reflections The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Care staff across the UK embody this principle every day. When I deliver dementia training, I’m continually struck by the dedication, skill and compassion that workers bring to their roles—often under immense pressure and with…
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Top Tips for Dealing with “Distress-related Behaviours“ in Dementia Care
Distress‑related behaviours are often a form of communication. These tips can help you understand what the person may be trying to tell you and support them safely, compassionately and respectfully. Walking, NOT ‘Wandering’ Behaviours such as walking about are often labelled as “wandering”, which suggests the person has no purpose. This wording ignores the feelings…
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Standing in Our Own Light: Boosting Self-Esteem through Authenticity
Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is thebravest thing we’ll ever do. February brings two themes together that are close to my heart: Boost Your Self-Esteem Month and LGBT+ History Month. Both invite us to pause and reflect on how we understand ourselves, how we value ourselves and how we treat ourselves….
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Be Yourself and Represent Your Organisation Effectively and Confidently
Top Tips for Networking at Conferences and Events – Before, During and After Before the Event During the Event After the Event
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New Year Resolutions – Have We Forgotten Them as February Approaches?
Mike’s Monthly Thoughts and Reflections Well begun is half done. January is famous for bright, bold resolutions that fade faster than the fairy lights. If you’re already sensing the February Dip, you’re not alone. The issue isn’t you — it’s that we’re encouraged to set big declarations with little scaffolding, high pressure, and very little…
