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Evoke memories of summer with the Fishing Game.
Please see below for
further details about this game and other exciting resources to ignite the Spark of Life.
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January 2008
Welcome to a brand new year and our first
edition of the Spark of Life Online newsletter for
2008. We are all looking forward to an exciting twelve months of supporting you
to bring hope and inspiration to the world of dementia care. Together we can
make a difference!
'To succeed... you need to find something
to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.'
-Tony Dorsett
Make your voice heard and visit the DCA website to explore our dynamic online community forums.
These unique forums provide you, our members, with a community where you can
learn from each other's experiences and have your specific questions answered,
even during this busy festive season.
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Summer Gardens
Summer brings long, warm days and the sweet perfume of
flowers from the garden. Now is the time to consider the benefits of
horticultural therapy, which can have many varied and positive outcomes for
people with dementia.
To discover more benefits of gardening for
people with dementia, read our article Gardens, A Joy Forever.
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Sparking Discussions
Dear DCA Team,
My father has vascular dementia and is in a
geriatric- psych, dementia specific nursing home, organised by a psychiatrist.
He punches and kicks out at staff - though he has never done this to family. I
believe it is because of the insensitive way some staff approach him (ordering
him around or no warning when they pull his pants down, etc). He has always
treated others with respect and politeness.
For tips on finding a facility that has a positive approach to
difficult behaviour and to read the rest of this question and answer visit the DCA Forum.
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How to Dissolve Difficult Behaviour Program
We
have had so many enquiries about our new resource, How to Dissolve
Difficult Behaviour that we have decided to make this dynamic program available to everyone, without the need to purchase a facility
membership.
Difficult
behaviour remains one of the biggest issues facing those working in aged care
today and this unique product introduces the Spark of Life Approach,
which dissolves challenging situations and creates a nurturing environment
where everyone can thrive. Discover how difficult behaviour is a result of
unmet needs and learn a set of skills you can immediately put into practise.
This
program has been specifically designed for Facilities to use as their
monthly training sessions. As part of your membership, you
will have access via your homepage to discussion topic handouts,
supporting
documentation and links to related articles based on each of the six
DVD
topics. These
resources can be used to create training packs or handouts for each
staff
member, creating a dynamic, focused and interactive training experience
for all
involved.
Visit
our website to read more and obtain your copy of the
How to Dissolve Difficult Behaviour program.
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Spark of Life Community
Inspired by the Spark of Life Approach?
Do you want any question you have, answered by DCA?
Do you want weekly inspiration, ideas and tips?
Do you want your environment to be one where everyone loves to live, staff love to work and families love to visit?
Do you want your own step by step handbook on how to grow the Spark of Life?
Are you a facility leader looking to grow and inspire your team?
Are you looking to dissolve difficult behaviour?
Are you committed to excellence in Dementia Care?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, click here to read more about Dementia Care Australia memberships.
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Spark of Life Staff Uniforms
 Bring colour to your working day with our specially
designed, colourfast, and breathable Spark of Life Uniforms, featuring custom
woven rainbow collars and cuffs.
The Fishing Game
Rekindle
the spark of life in any man with dementia w ith our Fishing game that brings incredible joy and pleasure to our many MEN in aged care
facilities and day centres. The ladies will also love this exciting and
stimulating game! The Fishing game is specially designed to be used in all levels of the Spark of Life Club Program.
 Enjoy a picnic in the sunshine with your
residents or loved ones with a delicious menu inspired by Finger Foods, a useful book written especially for carers. You can create a feast
that will enable the person with dementia to eat independently and with dignity
with this book's tempting recipes that are simple, tasty, and fun.
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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Thank you for taking the time to read our
first newsletter of the year. We gladly welcome ideas or input to our
newsletter, so make 2008 the year you tell your story to our community of
like-minds and like-hearts. Contact us with your suggestions for future stories or articles.
The Spark of Life Approach - Rekindling
the Spark of Life in people with dementia and everyone involved in their
care!
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Warmest Regards,
Hellen Fisher - Editor
On behalf of the entire DCA
team.
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