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Awaken dormant abilities!
Please see below to discover more about the new Spark of Life Club Program and other exciting resources to ignite your Spark of Life.
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July 2008
'Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.'
Anthony J. D'Angelo
Welcome to the July Spark of Life online newsletter. This month we have a new feature article, Making a Trip to the Hairdresser's Easy,
which is sure to help many of you with this often challenging scenario.
Our tried and tested communication techniques will enable both the
person with dementia and the hairdresser to have a positive and
uplifting experience.
In this edition, you can also discover more about our exciting new Spark of Life Club Program or simply enjoy a little winter warmth with Christmas in July.
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Making a Trip to the Hairdresser's Easy
A
simple trip to the hairdressers can become quite a challenge for
someone who is
not used to dealing with a person who has dementia. As a carer, use the
tips in our article to ensure everyone has a positive experience.
Read more in our new article, Making a Trip to the Hairdresser's Easy.
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Sparking Discussions
Spark of Life Community
forums enable our members to have their every question
answered, every time, by a dedicated and experienced DCA Spark of Life consultant. No matter your question, we are here to answer!
Q. Prior to her admission to a permanent hostel placement one month ago, my
mother-in-law had been going twice a week to a day-care facility where
the participants stayed for the day doing crafts and activities.
To read this discussion in full, please visit our Spark of Life Community forums.
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Bring a Burst of Colour to your Winter's Day
The team at DCA continue to be delighted at the enthusiastic reaction to our Spark of Life Uniforms , which are brightening facilities across the world this winter.
Imagine the excitement of your residents with dementia when you enter the room wearing one of the colourful and vibrant polo's!
Spark of Life Uniform's also make a great gift for the person with dementia who will love their comfortable fit and ease of wear.
Vist our website to read more about our Rainbow Uniform's.
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The New Spark of Life Club Program
 By addressing
the specific needs of people with dementia, the Spark of Life Club Program can transform your
facility by reducing difficult behaviour, enhancing staff satisfaction and
creating a culture where everyone can thrive.
Researched at Curtin University in WA, and benchmarked as best practise in Wisconsin, USA, this innovative program is
practised with outstanding results in facilities throughout the world.
Exclusive to Dementia Care Australia, the Spark of Life Club Program includes specially designed resources to guarantee
the success of your program.
Facility members receive a 10% discount. Click here for more information on membership.
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Spark of Life Community
- Are you a family carer or relative of a person with dementia?
- Are you a professional carer?
- Are you part of an Aged Care Facility?
- Looking for solutions to everyday challenges?
Dementia Care Australia has a membership to suit you!
For the Home Carer there
are simple solutions to daily challenges, practical ways to open up
communication, and the opportunity to gain a new understanding in your
relationship.
For the Professional Carer
membership provides you with tools, solutions, ideas
and inspiration to enhance your daily working environment. Including
guides, tips, and up to date information, your membership also enables
you to ask us questions on the
specific issues and challenges you face in caring for people with
dementia.
For Aged Care Facilities the Spark of Life Approach can liberate resources, dissolve
difficult behaviour, lift staff morale, streamline care plans, support
accreditation and enhance the smooth running of your facility. |
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From the wonderful feedback we recieve, we know you enjoy your Spark of Life newsletter and trust this edition has been informative and inspiring in your caring role.
We
would love to hear from you, our readers, so if you have an idea for an
article, would like to tell us your own story, or simply want to
provide feedback, contact us via our website www.dementiacareaustralia.com
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Warmest Regards,
 Hellen Fisher - Editor
On behalf of the entire DCA
team.
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