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Keeping busy schedule

Use this document to reflect together on what makes you tick and to plan engaging days ahead of time. Routines can be very useful for those living with dementia and for those taking care of them. Planning a day filled with activities that someone enjoys, and that engages their body and mind, can help to make the day run more smoothly and assist in getting a good night’s sleep.

Meet our experts

Thessa Verwolf

Thessa is the Relationship-Centred Care Coordinator, facilitating workshops on communication, relationship-building, and dementia care for team members within Nightingale Hammerson. Additionally, alongside the psychology team, she runs relative peer support groups, helping families navigate care with empathy and compassion. Previously, she worked as an Engagement Lead, where she supported the social and emotional well-being of individuals living with advanced dementia. With a background in English Literature and publishing, and currently pursuing an MA in Psychology, Thessa brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to her role. She is especially passionate about non-verbal communication, sensory engagement, and Namaste Care.

Arielle Rostant

Arielle’s love for supporting positive and fulfilling relationships has led her from being a teacher, to training as a Drama and Movement Therapist to, since 2021, working in Nightingale Hammerson.
Currently completing a MSc at UCL in Clinical Mental Health, with a speciality in Dementia, Arielle hopes that her work can support older people to continue living engaged and fulfilling lives no matter their care needs.

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