Exmouth Memory Hub – What we offer & why it is so important
![Residents dancing and enjoying activities together at Exmouth Memory Hub](https://nesscaregroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Untitled-design-2024-06-17T115459.242.png)
With National Carer Week (10th-16th June) just behind us I felt it was an opportune time to talk about ways The Ness Memory Hub offers support for dementia in the […]
Why is early diagnosis of Dementia important?
![Early diagnosis of dementia](https://nesscaregroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Ness-Article-image.png)
Early diagnosis of dementia is essential! Most are unaware that dementia is treatable, by ‘treatable’ I do not mean curable but we can with expert help maintain an individual’s brain […]
Jonathan’s Dementia Conference speech: Non-pharmacological Interventions
![A young dedicated dementia specialist holds the hands of am elderly resident.](https://nesscaregroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Re-defining-the-dementia-pathway.png)
Re-defining the Dementia Pathway Written by Jonathan Hanbury, Clinical Director & CEO of The Ness Care Group, for the UK Dementia & Palliative Care Conference. I feel I should very […]
Press Release
![Dementia & Palliative Care Conference](https://nesscaregroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dementia-Palliative-Care-Conference.png)
Rowcroft and The Ness Care Group unveil groundbreaking Dementia and Palliative Care Conference in the South West Rowcroft Hospice is thrilled to unveil its plans to host a Dementia and […]
The Future for Dementia in an Ageing Society
![A young person lovingly holding hands with an elderly relative](https://nesscaregroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-Ness-Article-image.png)
Last month our Chief Medical Officer published the annual report in to Health in an Ageing Society. The report is a stark reminder that the UK is an ageing society […]
Part 2 Compassionate Communication
![Dementia care compassionate communication](https://nesscaregroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-design-2.png)
In part 1 on compassionate communication, I spoke about the impact of verbal, non-verbal and the external environment on communication. I picked out 4 tips for improving communication: Recognise that […]
Part 1 Compassionate Communication
![Dementia care Compassionate Communication](https://nesscaregroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-design-1.png)
In this blog we explore what it means to communicate well with someone living with dementia. What you can do to ensure compassionate enabling communication. It is a topic close […]
Dementia Care Over Christmas
![Caring for someone with dementia at christmas | Ness Care Group](https://nesscaregroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ness-Xmas-email-shot-images-1200-x-300-px-2-1024x370.png)
Christmas can be a difficult time for all those caring for someone with a disability or chronic illness as services and normal support networks briefly close or shut down. Even […]
Q&A with…Wayne Brant
![Wayne Brant, The Ness dementia support](https://nesscaregroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-2023-11-14T103819.368.png)
Q&As from Wayne Brant, The Ness Hub at Chudleigh Manager. How did you get involved in Dementia Care? My grandmother had dementia so I fully understand the impact it has […]
Ness Dementia Hubs from a student Occupational Therapists perspective
![Occupational therapy dementia](https://nesscaregroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-2023-11-09T115108.958.png)
Siobhan has recently completed her 3rd and final placement with us here at The Ness Care Group and will soon qualify as an Occupational Therapist. As part of Occupational Therapy […]