I recently had the pleasure of joining Andy Baker on his podcast to explore the importance of engagement and activities and share some of the approaches that have shaped my work.

Together, we discuss how to adapt activities as a person's abilities change, why it's important to balance success with challenge, and how families can help us discover what is truly meaningful for the person they support.

We also talk about the impact of visual changes in dementia, ways to reduce psychological stress, and why giving people a sense of choice and control can make such a difference in everyday care.

Throughout our conversation, we share practical examples from real-life practice and reflect on how small changes in our approach can create more opportunities for connection.

If you're supporting someone living with dementia—whether as a family member, care professional, or activity coordinator—I hope you'll find something that inspires you.

I'd love to hear your thoughts after you've listened.