by adam@hopeworksbranding.com | Apr 10, 2020 | Staying connected
See what your friends and family are up to by joining them on social media sites like Facebook. If you don’t have a Facebook account yet, this could be a great time to consider starting one. Sign up for free at facebook.com. How can I help someone to do this? If you...
by adam@hopeworksbranding.com | Apr 10, 2020 | Staying connected
If you are living with dementia, providing ways for others to contact you and for you to contact them is really important. As well as phone calls, there are plenty of ways you can use your phone or computer to stay connected with friends and family. If you are looking...
by adam@hopeworksbranding.com | Apr 10, 2020 | Staying connected
If you are part of a local club or organisation, suggest setting up an email chain or a group chat so you can all keep in touch. How can I help someone to do this? If you’re part of a local club or organisation, why not contact people you know who might be isolating...
by adam@hopeworksbranding.com | Apr 10, 2020 | Staying connected, Uncategorized
Send an email to a friend or family member to see how they are and let them know how you’re doing. If you enjoy emailing, perhaps you could write down a list of people you’d like to catch up with and send a few emails. Giving yourself time to sit down and write...
by adam@hopeworksbranding.com | Apr 10, 2020 | Staying connected
If you are living with dementia, staying connected to people who you normally see could really help to boost your wellbeing. One way to do this is through group video calling. Group video calling has become really popular with people of all ages. Set a time with a...
by adam@hopeworksbranding.com | Apr 10, 2020 | Staying connected
If you are living with dementia, keeping regular contact with others is a great way to stay safe and well. Text messages are a quick and easy way to check in with others. Set yourself a regular plan for texting people – for example, daily or weekly – and keep in...