Welcome to another episode of my LinkedIn Live Show, where every Tuesday at 12:30 pm BST, I sit down with fascinating individuals from the LinkedIn community to explore their work, passions, and love for this incredible platform.
Here’s Episode 32 of my podcast series taken from my 92nd LinkedIn Live Show I am thrilled to have the wonderful Helen Johns joining me as my guest. Helen is an exceptional advocate in the field of dementia care, and she will be sharing her invaluable insights with us.
Helen's dedication lies in enhancing the lives of those affected by dementia by emphasizing the importance of engaging activities that foster meaningful connections and contribute to overall well-being. She firmly believes that it's not just about the actions we take, but also the emotions we evoke.
Through her collaboration with care teams, families, and other agencies, Helen plays a pivotal role in expanding their understanding of the therapeutic nature of meaningful activities and how they can be seamlessly integrated into caregiving practices. Her expertise extends to providing comprehensive training and consultancy services, benefiting numerous individuals and organizations seeking to elevate their approach to dementia care.
One of Helen's exceptional qualities is her ability to establish a genuine connection with her clients, thanks to her remarkable skills as a trainer and facilitator. She consistently works in partnership with them, identifying the core challenges they face and offering practical and effective solutions. Her clients greatly appreciate her unwavering commitment to their goals.
With a shared vision of improving the well-being of those living with dementia, Helen is on a mission to collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations. Together, they aim to create a continuous cycle of progress and ensure a brighter future for those affected by this condition.
Tune in to this engaging episode as Helen Johns shares her profound expertise and compassionate approach to dementia care. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that promises to leave a lasting impact on all of us.
Having spent 20 years working in the education and training sector, Helen’s world changed in 2012 when her mother was diagnosed with dementia.
Over the next few years, she immersed herself in the world of dementia care and meaningful activity and helped hundreds of care teams locally, regionally and nationally. However, Helen seldom told clients about the driving force behind her work. That changed in 2020 when she decided to write a book to help others.
A Duck Out of Water: Mum, dementia and care home life is Helen’s memoir about her mum’s experience and how it affected them both. She explains:
“When Mum was diagnosed, I read a lot about dementia and supporting a relative living with the disease, but most books stopped at the care home door. I wanted to give an honest account that explores the relationships, the challenges and how we navigated care home life together.”
Rita lived with dementia for ten years and sadly died in April 2021. However, Helen continues her work as an Activity and Wellbeing Specialist (Dementia Care), campaigner and author.
Helen’s Websitehttp://www.hmjconsultancy.co.uk
Helen’s Email helen@hmjconsultancy.co.uk
Connect with Helen on LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/helen-johns-42516624/
Helen’s Twitter http://twitter.com/DementiaReThink
And Facebook http://facebook.com/hmjauthor
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