This Month

• Spark of Life Certificate Course
• What About You?
• Forum Questions and Answers
• New Reminiscing Books
• Special Membership Offer
• Christmas Specials
  

It is never too early to start thinking about Christmas, and whether we spend lazy holidays relaxing with loved ones or catering a special Christmas feast for many hungry mouths, we all look forward to the festive season in our own different way. Enjoy this busy time but also remember to take time out so you are not exhausted before the big day arrives.

Christmas does not need to be stressful if you 'Shift your Focus' to the important things like family and friends, 'Share your Heart' by taking time to do the little things that make such a difference, and 'Shine your Light' by bringing the spark of life to your every interaction.



Inaugural Spark of Life Certificate Course - March 2010

Are you a health care practitioner or educator who has a special interest in dementia care?
Would you like to gain detailed insight into a unique culture that enriches the care experience for everyone involved?

Join our inaugural Certificate Course and become a Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner or Master Practitioner of the Spark of Life. Visit our website for more information on this innovative new program.



Article - What About You?

One of the greatest gifts you can give to those you support and care for is to reinvigorate and keep your own spark kindled. Only then can you pass on your joy and enthusiasm as well as providing emotional and physical care. Discover more about the importance of looking after yourself in this precis of What About You?

Members, login to our website to read the full article.

Interested in becoming a member? Visit our website to find out how.



Forum Questions & Answers

Visit our online Member's Forums to discover a wide range of questions and answers from members facing the daily challenges of dementia care.

No respite from care of mother...
My mother in law is in the early to mid stages of dementia. She can't organise her medications, do appointments on her own, food goes off in the fridge and needs to be constantly checked, etc. My sister in law has been caring for her for the past 4 years, when she was very ill but free of dementia.

For the past year and a half she has shown signs of dementia that we recognised and has gotten steadily worse. (My sister in law) has taken the full load on by herself and is now to the breaking point.

Click here to read some responses and practical solutions.

Our forums allow our members to ask advice from one another, or have any question answered by a DCA consultant. Non-members are also welcome to visit.



Product of the Month
 
NEW 'Pictures to Share' books -In the Garden, Pets and Travelling 
With a selection of powerful and amusing images and words, these beautifully produced books provide you with a unique tool to connect with the person who has dementia through reminiscing.

 









Designed specifically for people with dementia, 'Pictures to
Share' books provide large scale, clear images combined with short text to get conversations going and encourage reminiscence.

Click here for further information.

*** As with all our products, our Spark of Life Platinum and Gold Members receive an additional 10% discount.



Special Offer

FREE AU$60.00 Gift Card with your new Gold Membership

Inspired by the countdown to Christmas, DCA is offering a FREE $60.00 VISA Gift Card when you join or renew your Spark of Life Gold Membership.

Available only for the month of November 2009, this card can be used to purchase items for your facility's Christmas hamper, to surprise one of your exceptional staff members, or buy that special gift for the person with dementia.

Click here to discover more about this special offer.



Spark of Life Christmas Specials

With Christmas just around the corner now is the ideal time to make great savings on some of our best-selling gift ideas. Whether you are shopping for your staff or a loved one, you are sure to find a gift they will cherish.
Click here to visit our online shop.

Order now to ensure you take full advantage of these savings.
Sale ends 18 December 2009.

*** As with all our products, our Spark of Life Platinum and Gold Members receive an additional 10% discount.





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