Carrie writes about a wonderful visit she made to Emma, who is living with advanced dementia.

Ruth, a Creative Companion for Plan with Care, writes about visiting Clare and providing end-of-life support.

Christmas is possibly the most highly charged time of the year. Here, Sally writes about ways we can reach out.

Carrie writes about visiting Emma as Emma's dementia progresses.

Carrie writes about how wellbeing can be in the smaller details, like choosing someone's clothes or bringing them scented hand cream.

Carrie writes about a visit she had with Clare, where they visualised going on a trip to the beach.

Being able to contact us outside of your normal working hours relieves the pressure on you. This is what we want.

As a Creative Companion, I was lucky enough to visit Josie in a care home set in an idyllic country village, a few miles out of the area...

We're a quality of life company for vulnerable older people. Working with us, you'll be supporting the team with business processes,...

Neil joined the Plan with Care team as a Care and Wellbeing Consultant in May this year. He brings with him 28 years of experience as a...

Sally writes about the role of a Creative Companion and the tailored and creative support they can offer.

Losing someone who has become so dear to you is one of the hardest things to deal with when you work in care.

Positive and inclusive language should be used around dementia to empower, respect, value and treat people with the dignity they deserve.

One of my recent visits to Emma did not go as well as I had hoped. When I arrived, she seemed quite distressed, which was unsettling to see.

Are you feeling apprehensive about revisiting your loved one now lockdown is easing? We've put together some ideas that could help.

I was so excited to be able to go back into Emma’s care home recently to finally visit her in person again!

Maslow’s model reflects the way we work and, specifically, our ‘three E’ approach – ensure, enhance, exceed.

When going through photos from the past with George, he became very animated, telling me he lived in the house opposite and grew up there.

I was filled with concern for Ruth when I couldn't visit her during the pandemic. I had to find solutions to maintain a connection with her.

When the pandemic hit, I was unable to visit Emma. I was concerned about how I could reach out to her. Postcards were the answer.