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Becoming a Host: 8 New Volunteers Join the Good Company Community
Meet our newest Hosts at The Good Company People - volunteers helping older adults and carers feel welcome, connected and supported across East Sussex.
Apr 52 min read


A really useful online course to learn the basics about dementia
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...
Mar 281 min read


What Makes Good Company Training Different?
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.
Mar 142 min read


Persuading your Doctor something isn’t quite right - a carers perspective
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...
Feb 163 min read


Navigating the DoLS Process: A Wife’s Perspective
In August 2024, the nursing home asked for my consent to apply for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessment for my husband....
Feb 144 min read


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A common early sign of Alzheimer’s disease is short-term memory loss, which is linked to damage in the hippocampus within the temporal...
Feb 142 min read


When Time Travel Gets Confusing: Think of VERA
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...
Feb 143 min read


Getting Home from the Hospital: What You Need to Know
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...
Jan 274 min read


Embracing Technology for Independence and Joy
In today’s digital age, older adults are discovering the many ways technology can enhance their lives. From staying connected to...
Jan 253 min read


What Are Social Prescribers and How Can They Help You?
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...
Jan 172 min read
Living with Dementia: Our Journey and the 10 Lifestyle Changes We've Made
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...
Jan 163 min read


The Certainty of Change: Getting the Help of a Personal Assistant
There are many uncertainties when it comes to dementia, but one thing is certain: as the disease progresses, the need for support...
Jan 84 min read
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