The Know-How

Meet our newest Hosts at The Good Company People - volunteers helping older adults and carers feel welcome, connected and supported across East Sussex.

When my Mum was diagnosed, I wanted to learn about dementia but I found a lot of the courses overwhelming. The course that I found useful...

What makes Good Company training different? It’s honest, human and grounded in real life. From understanding dementia using the GEM model to building confidence through shared stories, we offer simple, practical training that helps volunteers feel ready to support others with empathy and care.

In days gone by, you had the same GP who knew you but nowadays it's much harder to get an appointment and you have ten minutes to explain...

In August 2024, the nursing home asked for my consent to apply for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessment for my husband....

A common early sign of Alzheimer’s disease is short-term memory loss, which is linked to damage in the hippocampus within the temporal...

A recurring theme amongst Good Company members is what to do when your husband or wife time travels and asks for their mum (who died 40...

If you’ve ever found yourself in a hospital outside of East Sussex—like Pembury Hospital in Kent—you might feel a bit lost about how to...

In today’s digital age, older adults are discovering the many ways technology can enhance their lives. From staying connected to...

When we think about staying healthy, we often focus on doctors, medicine, or hitting the gym. But there’s so much more to well-being than...

In 2019, my wife noticed that I would ask her the same question three times in ten minutes. We decided it would be a good idea to get...

There are many uncertainties when it comes to dementia, but one thing is certain: as the disease progresses, the need for support...