Anna C. Park
@annagoge.bsky.social
Care & Education consultant, speaker, piano teacher, barn dance caller (Hedgerow Tipple) & circle dancer. Passionate about inclusivity, the arts, being outdoors and re-imagining dementia care.
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when we're supporting people in our care,
yes our needs are important too,
but are we really paying attention to theirs or simply following protocol?
When we truly meet a person where they are, really listen & support meeting their needs something really beautiful happens
#relationship #connection
yes our needs are important too,
but are we really paying attention to theirs or simply following protocol?
When we truly meet a person where they are, really listen & support meeting their needs something really beautiful happens
#relationship #connection
Yes dropping our own agenda is such an important message Nicolle - one I’ve been addressing in recent training sessions too 🙌 x
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
when we're supporting people in our care,
yes our needs are important too,
but are we really paying attention to theirs or simply following protocol?
When we truly meet a person where they are, really listen & support meeting their needs something really beautiful happens
#relationship #connection
yes our needs are important too,
but are we really paying attention to theirs or simply following protocol?
When we truly meet a person where they are, really listen & support meeting their needs something really beautiful happens
#relationship #connection
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Dementia care without locked doors? Inclusion is becoming more common : Shots - Health News : NPR www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Dementia housing without locked wards? It's a small but growing movement
Some senior living communities are caring for people with dementia alongside other residents, not segregated behind locked doors.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Dementia care without locked doors? Inclusion is becoming more common : Shots - Health News : NPR www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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Go with the flow
Another theme that came up in recent training days
Really paying attention to what our client or loved one is telling us
This means we need to drop our agenda, listen deeply & ADAPT
#attunement #massage #Dementia #MindfulMassage #MassageTraining #gowiththeflow #MeetMeWhereIAm
Another theme that came up in recent training days
Really paying attention to what our client or loved one is telling us
This means we need to drop our agenda, listen deeply & ADAPT
#attunement #massage #Dementia #MindfulMassage #MassageTraining #gowiththeflow #MeetMeWhereIAm
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Go with the flow
Another theme that came up in recent training days
Really paying attention to what our client or loved one is telling us
This means we need to drop our agenda, listen deeply & ADAPT
#attunement #massage #Dementia #MindfulMassage #MassageTraining #gowiththeflow #MeetMeWhereIAm
Another theme that came up in recent training days
Really paying attention to what our client or loved one is telling us
This means we need to drop our agenda, listen deeply & ADAPT
#attunement #massage #Dementia #MindfulMassage #MassageTraining #gowiththeflow #MeetMeWhereIAm
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Jen’s summer months – in her own words
▸ https://lttr.ai/Ake6L
#learningdisability #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently
▸ https://lttr.ai/Ake6L
#learningdisability #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently
November 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Jen’s summer months – in her own words
▸ https://lttr.ai/Ake6L
#learningdisability #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently
▸ https://lttr.ai/Ake6L
#learningdisability #inclusion #Thinkingdifferently
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Thank you to everyone who helped make Day 2 of #UKDC2025 such a good one. Delegates, speakers, partners, sponsors, lived experience supporters and exhibitors all brought so much to the day. Safe travels home.
What was the moment you will remember most?
What was the moment you will remember most?
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who helped make Day 2 of #UKDC2025 such a good one. Delegates, speakers, partners, sponsors, lived experience supporters and exhibitors all brought so much to the day. Safe travels home.
What was the moment you will remember most?
What was the moment you will remember most?
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Panel 2: What’s next in tech? Arlene Astell has opened the session with the TEDI Network Plus and the System Change Big Conversation. The panel is now exploring how technology can make everyday life easier for people living with dementia.
#UKDC2025
#UKDC2025
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Panel 2: What’s next in tech? Arlene Astell has opened the session with the TEDI Network Plus and the System Change Big Conversation. The panel is now exploring how technology can make everyday life easier for people living with dementia.
#UKDC2025
#UKDC2025
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Fantastic to have the @dementiacarers.bsky.social team here today and to hear a carer’s perspective on technology in dementia care. Thank you for adding your voice to the conversation. Always good to have someone in the room who actually knows how to make the tech behave. #UKDC2025
We're delighted to be at Dementia Congress today. We're particularly pleased to be here with a carer who's sharing her perspective as part of the panel on the use of technology in dementia care. A great opportunity to share ideas and learnings. Thank you @dementiacommunity.bsky.social #UKDC2025
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Fantastic to have the @dementiacarers.bsky.social team here today and to hear a carer’s perspective on technology in dementia care. Thank you for adding your voice to the conversation. Always good to have someone in the room who actually knows how to make the tech behave. #UKDC2025
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Panel 1: Hearing from carers and people with dementia about the tech they like now and the tech they would like in the future. Plenty of brilliant ideas already. The future of gadgets may well be born in this room.
#UKDC2025
#UKDC2025
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Panel 1: Hearing from carers and people with dementia about the tech they like now and the tech they would like in the future. Plenty of brilliant ideas already. The future of gadgets may well be born in this room.
#UKDC2025
#UKDC2025
More multi-sensory storytelling in a care home yesterday. Using simple everyday objects to bring stories to life with music, tastes, scents & the power of touch. 💞
#care #sensory #dementia #senses #connection 🐚 🌊 🌸🍪
#care #sensory #dementia #senses #connection 🐚 🌊 🌸🍪
August 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
More multi-sensory storytelling in a care home yesterday. Using simple everyday objects to bring stories to life with music, tastes, scents & the power of touch. 💞
#care #sensory #dementia #senses #connection 🐚 🌊 🌸🍪
#care #sensory #dementia #senses #connection 🐚 🌊 🌸🍪
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In the interest of balance, everyone who read the Observer article about The Salt Path should probably read this. www.raynorwinn.co.uk
Raynor Winn
www.raynorwinn.co.uk
July 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In the interest of balance, everyone who read the Observer article about The Salt Path should probably read this. www.raynorwinn.co.uk
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In this book, a #nurse of 1970s talks of having to recite every patient's details, diagnosis & what happened to them that day. Another ponders "That's what's missing now. We knew who they were."
Sometimes that is very much amiss these days - too target driven, task orientated.
Sometimes that is very much amiss these days - too target driven, task orientated.
June 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
In this book, a #nurse of 1970s talks of having to recite every patient's details, diagnosis & what happened to them that day. Another ponders "That's what's missing now. We knew who they were."
Sometimes that is very much amiss these days - too target driven, task orientated.
Sometimes that is very much amiss these days - too target driven, task orientated.
Every #care #home should have one!
So good to hear #CareStaff who are also #UnpaidCarers for #family, now have their own #support #group. Creating time to share stories & lessen their heavy load will ultimately benefit everyone they care for. No one can keep giving care 24/7. Well done Rashielee 🙌
So good to hear #CareStaff who are also #UnpaidCarers for #family, now have their own #support #group. Creating time to share stories & lessen their heavy load will ultimately benefit everyone they care for. No one can keep giving care 24/7. Well done Rashielee 🙌
Today I was humbled to chair our first Unpaid Carers Support Group for staff at Rashielee. We shared our stories, we reflected on what life looks like for us right now and we shed tears as well as laughter. We discussed how this might affect our working lives where we #care too.
June 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Every #care #home should have one!
So good to hear #CareStaff who are also #UnpaidCarers for #family, now have their own #support #group. Creating time to share stories & lessen their heavy load will ultimately benefit everyone they care for. No one can keep giving care 24/7. Well done Rashielee 🙌
So good to hear #CareStaff who are also #UnpaidCarers for #family, now have their own #support #group. Creating time to share stories & lessen their heavy load will ultimately benefit everyone they care for. No one can keep giving care 24/7. Well done Rashielee 🙌
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A new title has been added to the Reconsidering Dementia series: ‘Living with Dementia Reconsidered’.
It is a co-produced publication that shares research findings from a decade of the IDEAL programme.
Read More: buff.ly/77RyIHv
It is a co-produced publication that shares research findings from a decade of the IDEAL programme.
Read More: buff.ly/77RyIHv
June 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A new title has been added to the Reconsidering Dementia series: ‘Living with Dementia Reconsidered’.
It is a co-produced publication that shares research findings from a decade of the IDEAL programme.
Read More: buff.ly/77RyIHv
It is a co-produced publication that shares research findings from a decade of the IDEAL programme.
Read More: buff.ly/77RyIHv
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Delegates immersed in movement at Richard Coaten’s dance workshop, part of today’s Creative Dementia Conference.
Richard works with older people on NHS dementia wards, using movement and creativity to support emotional wellbeing and mental health.
#CDAN2025 #DementiaCare
Richard works with older people on NHS dementia wards, using movement and creativity to support emotional wellbeing and mental health.
#CDAN2025 #DementiaCare
June 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Delegates immersed in movement at Richard Coaten’s dance workshop, part of today’s Creative Dementia Conference.
Richard works with older people on NHS dementia wards, using movement and creativity to support emotional wellbeing and mental health.
#CDAN2025 #DementiaCare
Richard works with older people on NHS dementia wards, using movement and creativity to support emotional wellbeing and mental health.
#CDAN2025 #DementiaCare
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Attendees at today’s CDAN conference joined Kate Wilkinson's Music in Hospitals workshop for a reflective session exploring the role of music in care.
The group shared ideas on how it can bring clarity, support understanding, and offer moments of real companionship.
#CDAN2025
The group shared ideas on how it can bring clarity, support understanding, and offer moments of real companionship.
#CDAN2025
June 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Attendees at today’s CDAN conference joined Kate Wilkinson's Music in Hospitals workshop for a reflective session exploring the role of music in care.
The group shared ideas on how it can bring clarity, support understanding, and offer moments of real companionship.
#CDAN2025
The group shared ideas on how it can bring clarity, support understanding, and offer moments of real companionship.
#CDAN2025
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In the Waterside Suite, we heard from Hilary Woodhead and Ellie Lucas of NAPA, sharing thoughtful reflections on Arts in Care Homes—why it matters, what’s working, and how we can keep making care more human.
#CDAN2025
#CDAN2025
June 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
In the Waterside Suite, we heard from Hilary Woodhead and Ellie Lucas of NAPA, sharing thoughtful reflections on Arts in Care Homes—why it matters, what’s working, and how we can keep making care more human.
#CDAN2025
#CDAN2025
Another great night calling a barn dance with these guys on Saturday! Why not book Hedgerow Tipple for your next family celebration or fundraising event. (Option to book us as a duo for lower budgets) 🎶 www.hedgerowtipple.com
#Herts #Beds #Bucks #Ceilidhs #BarnDances
#Herts #Beds #Bucks #Ceilidhs #BarnDances
June 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Another great night calling a barn dance with these guys on Saturday! Why not book Hedgerow Tipple for your next family celebration or fundraising event. (Option to book us as a duo for lower budgets) 🎶 www.hedgerowtipple.com
#Herts #Beds #Bucks #Ceilidhs #BarnDances
#Herts #Beds #Bucks #Ceilidhs #BarnDances
So good to catch up w @theblackwells.bsky.social to discuss Jen’s Ambassador role w us at #NAPA (National Activity Provider’s Association). Jen is a leading voice in #community #dance & #inclusion, & her message that everyone can reach their potential w the right support needs to be shared! #care
May 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
So good to catch up w @theblackwells.bsky.social to discuss Jen’s Ambassador role w us at #NAPA (National Activity Provider’s Association). Jen is a leading voice in #community #dance & #inclusion, & her message that everyone can reach their potential w the right support needs to be shared! #care
Always enjoy our annual trip to perform at Chippenham Folk Festival with our Tappalachian dancers & band. 🎻🎶☀️
May 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Always enjoy our annual trip to perform at Chippenham Folk Festival with our Tappalachian dancers & band. 🎻🎶☀️
Abundant pom-poms of lusciousness… #SundaySunshine
May 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Abundant pom-poms of lusciousness… #SundaySunshine
Loving the carpets of forget-me-nots around my garden today… #CoolBlues
April 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Loving the carpets of forget-me-nots around my garden today… #CoolBlues
Lovely response to me remembering a lady's favourite #flowers during her birthday music session today.
Honouring choices & tastes can do so much to restore feelings of identity & personhood. 💙🎶🩵 #music #ForgetMeNots #dementia #agapanthus #gardens
Honouring choices & tastes can do so much to restore feelings of identity & personhood. 💙🎶🩵 #music #ForgetMeNots #dementia #agapanthus #gardens
April 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Lovely response to me remembering a lady's favourite #flowers during her birthday music session today.
Honouring choices & tastes can do so much to restore feelings of identity & personhood. 💙🎶🩵 #music #ForgetMeNots #dementia #agapanthus #gardens
Honouring choices & tastes can do so much to restore feelings of identity & personhood. 💙🎶🩵 #music #ForgetMeNots #dementia #agapanthus #gardens
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This was me out a #kiltwalk training a few weeks back...currently the forecast for Sunday is ☔ for the #mightystride. So could you please either drop a wee donation to give me the good vibes through the 22 mile water shed 💦 or 🙏 for some ☀️? Both preferred 🤣
Thank y'all 💙
Thank y'all 💙
April 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This was me out a #kiltwalk training a few weeks back...currently the forecast for Sunday is ☔ for the #mightystride. So could you please either drop a wee donation to give me the good vibes through the 22 mile water shed 💦 or 🙏 for some ☀️? Both preferred 🤣
Thank y'all 💙
Thank y'all 💙
When life gets tricky I always find respite in the garden. Enjoying these apple blossom days 🌸
April 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
When life gets tricky I always find respite in the garden. Enjoying these apple blossom days 🌸
My delicate cherry blossom before last night’s rain. #blueskyMonday
April 15, 2025 at 7:52 AM
My delicate cherry blossom before last night’s rain. #blueskyMonday