Danny
Foster Carer, Holiday Support Staff for MindforYou
'Seeing memories being recovered through the use of our guests favourite songs and music'
Emma
Trainee Counseller, Sales and Marketing for MindforYou
'Playing Sudoku with Simon who is living with dementia, and watching him fly through every level to the astonishment of his wife!'
Helen
Former nurse and supported a family member living with dementia
'Reading all the feedback that we receive from our guests after they come back from holiday'
Meet our staff and learn about their experience and favourite MindforYou holiday memory:
Lesley
Registered Nurse, Holiday Support Staff for MindforYou
'Dressing up and doing the Secret Santa presents at our Christmas Holiday in the Cotswolds '
Jackie
Ex Social Worker & Care Professional Holiday Support Staff for MindforYou
'I love the fact we arrive as strangers and leave as family'
Lorna
Used to work in Adult Education, Holiday Support Staff for MindforYou
'Seeing Jim who used to give dance lessons, tapping his foot to the beat at the Scarborough Fair'
Elaine
Registered Nurse who supports bereaved families, Holiday Support Staff for MindforYou
'Hearing our guests woof as they play dog bingo'
Gina
Registered NHS Nurse, Holiday staff for MindforYou
'The joy on Gerald's face when we dancied to Saturday Night at the Movies'
Tina
Carer Support Worker, Holiday Support Staff for MindforYou
'It's just smiles, smiles and even more smiles!'
Raymond
Volunteer for the British Red Cross, Befriender and supports Mum and Dad living with dementia
'Cheering on the football player with the men on our holiday in the Lake District'
Rosie
Creative cook who supported relative with dementia, Holiday Support Staff for MindforYou
'Being taught the quick step by a guest during an evening of dancing and fun'
Caty
Medical student, Holiday Support Staff for MindforYou
'Getting John up to dance with his wife on the last evening'
Julie
Registered Nurse, Holiday Lead for MindforYou
'Watching our guests and staff on our Pitlochry Christmas Holiday performing the 12 days of Christmas in the short film made by my son, Calum'
Christine
Dementia Support Worker, Holiday Support Staff for MindforYou
'Helping Margaret shopping for a new dress and the delight on her face when we found the perfect one'
Clare
Dementia Advisor, Holiday Support Staff for MindforYou
'Stan being invited to sing with the Grumpah band at the Chatsworth Christmas Market, he certainly drew a crowd and had everyone smiling'