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Meaningful engagement * Active Participation * Cognitive Stimulation *
About us
Our founder, Danine Irwin MSc
Danine is passionate about supporting people living with dementia, with non-pharmacological, psychosocial intervention, to improve their quality of life and affirm their sense of self.
Danine founded Live Well (dementia companionship) having been running cookery and food workshops across residential care homes, community centres, alternat
Danine is passionate about supporting people living with dementia, with non-pharmacological, psychosocial intervention, to improve their quality of life and affirm their sense of self.
Danine founded Live Well (dementia companionship) having been running cookery and food workshops across residential care homes, community centres, alternative provisions and schools for over ten years.
With a thirst for learning, Danine gained a Masters with distinction in Dementia Studies at the University of Hull in 2021 and has more than a decade of experience working with healthcare professionals and supporting people living with dementia in various settings.
Danine previously appeared on MasterChef and is a qualified nutritionist. Danine's early career was in finance and then later, whilst raising her family she trained to be a parent educator supporting new parents with baby massage, breast feeding and weaning guidance.
Non-pharmacological interventions include:
a variety of person-centred and tailored activities of engagement; many of which embed Montessori-based principles - focussing on the abilities of the individual. These include:
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)
- Cognitive Rehab
- Shared reading
- Story telling and reminiscence
- Sensory stimulation using sand, shell and sponges & water
- Olfactory
a variety of person-centred and tailored activities of engagement; many of which embed Montessori-based principles - focussing on the abilities of the individual. These include:
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)
- Cognitive Rehab
- Shared reading
- Story telling and reminiscence
- Sensory stimulation using sand, shell and sponges & water
- Olfactory stimulation
- Food & cookery sessions
- Personalised music playlists
Our team offer #person-centred and relationship-based non-pharmacological intervention for people living with dementia.
Happiness can be found in the smallest of things. It is our passion to turn everyday routines into more #meaningful moments.
The support promotes active participation, enhancing self-esteem and wellbeing, thus improving quality of life for people living with dementia. Sessions are carefully created for each person individually.
We consider goals and measure outcomes, adjusting interventions where necessary and use best practice tools such as the PAL Instrument.
Our Team
Our Team
Companionship is key to a trusted relationship with our caregivers.
We not only strive to help you with everyday, enjoyable activities, but want to develop a caring relationship with you. We provide one-on-one attention, kindness and assistance that cannot compare in other settings.
We embrace dementia, we chat in real-time and we step int
Companionship is key to a trusted relationship with our caregivers.
We not only strive to help you with everyday, enjoyable activities, but want to develop a caring relationship with you. We provide one-on-one attention, kindness and assistance that cannot compare in other settings.
We embrace dementia, we chat in real-time and we step into your moment.
Our companions are DBS checked and are up to date with training in safeguarding adults and dementia. We are insured. We cover NW and Central London and South Hertfordshire.
Please note that we do not carry out any personal care or overnight support.
# live with dementia
# alzheimers disease
# dementia support
