Dory, Fran and Vesna took part in the National Dementia Action Alliance event
Dory from DEEP in Deeside and Vesna from Lewisham Dementia Advocacy Group shared their experiences about the sort of care they would like to receive in the future.
The session was chaired by D-Mob facilitator and Occupational Therapist Fran. People commented on how interesting and powerful they found their session, with many saying it was their favourite part of the day.
Vesna reflected on taking part in the event and said:
‘I hope that our contribution will inform future considerations and practice for all dementia peoples requiring care services at the point of need.
It’s very simple really! Humanity and integrity are the most crucial consideration and should override any other aspects of care provision don’t you agree?’
Vesna also shared this reflection:
“I like to watch birds fly seeing them perching on a tree branch of those majestic wonderful bold trees!
I like to immerse myself in green open spaces to let my mind wonder to beautiful places!
Aesthetics is important-to me!
I like to dress with panache style and flare this is important to me!
I love scarves of colour and feel soft and silky around my neck this is my trademark you will remember that!
I love the feel of quality fabric no brush nylon thank you for me!
I like to get out and about to visit places that raise my spirit as when the sun shines against my skin
The colour of Autumn drops it’s leaves I want to be there to experience the new dawn!
When the rivers flow and the waves role I want to be there can you remember this!
I like soft music contemporary Jazz
Classics and memorable songs from years gone past those songs that never fade and grow old!
Can you remember that!
I like culture people from home and abroad! Will you reflect that!
I enjoy conversation film poetry Art and life will you remember that!
I see my future now reflecting me as I am now will you remember that.”
