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Rainbow Uniforms now in 8 Colours!
Please see below for
further details about our Rainbow Uniforms and other exciting resources to ignite your Spark of Life.
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March 2008
This
month discover how to transform the way you communicate with the person who has
dementia by tapping into an infinite resource you already hold within you -
your compassion!
With compassion, we see
benevolently our own human condition and the condition of our fellow beings. We
drop prejudice. We withhold judgment.
- Christina Baldwin
The joy you experience when
every action is based on a deep desire to enrich another's life, together with
a true sense of compassion, enables both you and the person with dementia to
truly thrive.
Make this Easter a time to renew
your approach, your mindset, and your focus. We invite you to experience the vitality that Spark of Life can bring to your everyday. Read on
to discover new articles, insightful discussions, and unique products guaranteed
to rekindle your spark.
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Communicating with Compassion
Open your heart to new
possibilities with our new article, Communicating
with Compassion.
When the person you are caring
for has dementia, then getting your message through is often a problem. The
great news is that by using compassion it is possible to breakthrough any
communication barriers!
To read this article in full, please click here.
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Sparking Discussions
Q: My mother entered residential care recently in a secure dementia unit.
It is a very pleasant environment. She seems very worried about 15 (or
sometimes 32) babies she has to care for.
To read this discussion in full, please visit our Spark of Life Community forums.
The Spark of Life Community
forums gives our members the opportunity to have their every question
answered, every time by a dedicated and experienced DCA Spark of Life expert.
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Win an iPod Nano or Digital Camera.
Be in the running to win and iPod or digital camera, by joining as a Spark of Life Member before Monday 31st March.
 For Individual & family carers, become a member and you have the opportunity to win an iPod Nano with a pre-loaded copy of our audio, Build A Supportive Partnership.
Imagine being able to listen to this and our many other audio and video resources while you are on the go!
For Facilities, become a me mber
and you have the chance to win a Sony Cybershot digital camera. Why not
create a memory or loved one's board for your residents to enjoy? Or
perhaps a colourful door label for each resident with their photo and
other items they love.
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 Our cheerful and popular Clown game is guaranteed to boost
the self-esteem of everyone who plays along and is ideally suited to be used
in the Spark
of Life Club Program.
People with dementia will enjoy a genuine
laugh with each joke on the game pieces and experience great fun sticking on
the brightly coloured ball shapes.
Giant Coloured Dice
 Featuring
a new and improved design with smooth, rounded edges, this beautifully hand-crafted dice is ideal for any person with dementia to roll across the floor
with ease.
At 90cm square, it is an ideal size for a person with Parkinson's to
grip and let go as they choose.
Rainbow Uniforms: Now in 8 Colours!
 Wear your very own rainbow! Our Rainbow Uniforms are now available in 8 brilliant colours.
You can now bring every
colour of the rainbow to your facility. Available in sizes 6 to 26, our uniforms feature
rainbow collars and cuffs and are now available in Pink, Purple, Green,
Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow, and Turquoise.
To buy these products and view our entire range, visit our Online shop.
All prices quoted will have additional postage & handling costs.
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We
trust you have enjoyed this edition of the Spark
of Life newsletter and hope you enjoy special time with friends and family
over the Easter break.
Take this time to reflect and remember to use your
compassion in every interaction. You will soon notice the enormous difference a
little empathy can make!
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Warmest Regards,
Hellen Fisher - Editor
On behalf of the entire DCA
team.
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