Earlier this year I was delighted to find out I had been awarded a Churchill Fellowship to visit dementia day services in Japan and Canada. This blog will follow my journey. To find out more about this Fellowship and my trip, read my first blog post ‘The Journey Begins…’.
Blog Posts
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My time in Toronto
Oh Toronto… what a busy, insightful and interesting time! I’m now in Montreal and feeling so very inspired as I continue my visits. I met some wonderful people living with dementia and their caregivers as well as individuals working hard to provide services and support. During my time in Toronto I’ve seen creativity in the… Read more
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Visiting SPRINT day centre
SPRINT Senior Care has been caring for and supporting older adults to care for themselves since 1983. Their services help older adults to stay safe, connected and live as independently as possible. I spent time at their Adult Day Program in East York. Their day centre is for older adults who are physically frail and/or… Read more
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Arriving in Toronto
Last night I arrived in Toronto to begin the second stage of my Churchill Fellowship. I arrived at my accommodation about 6pm in Toronto, 11pm UK time. In an attempt to stay awake slightly longer I went for a stroll in High Park, a stones throw away from where I’m staying. The colours have begun… Read more
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