Dementia Interpreters

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

The Autism Reality Experience offers an innovative and immersive training opportunity for neurotypical individuals to step into the neurodiverse world. Through hands-on experiences, participants gain insight into the sensory processing challenges encountered by individuals on the autism spectrum. A unique opportunity to foster understanding, inclusivity and most importantly empathy.

Book your space today, amazing experience and debrief

06/02/2026

🌟 Autism Reality Experience – Open Morning 🌟

Join us for a powerful and immersive Autism Reality Experience at our stunning offices at Earls Colne Airfield, Essex.

🗓 23rd March

⏰ 10:00 – 13:00

📍 Earls Colne Airfield, CO6 2NS

This experience offers a unique opportunity to step into the world of autism and gain first-hand insight into sensory processing, communication differences, and environmental challenges. It’s designed to build understanding, empathy, and practical awareness that can positively influence everyday practice.

✨ What to expect:

• An immersive Autism Reality Experience session

• Greater understanding of sensory overload and communication barriers

• Practical insight to support more inclusive environments

• Time for reflection, discussion, and questions

🎟 Cost: £65 + VAT per person

⚠️ Limited places available – booking essential

Ideal for professionals working across health, social care, education, housing, community services, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of autism through experiential learning.

📩 Message us or email to book your place today.

carie.seccombe@training2care.co.uk

03/02/2026

Many people living with dementia experience changes in taste.

For some, this can even be an early sign, before clear cognitive changes appear.

***" Before you worry: taste sensitivity naturally decreases with age.

How taste changes can show up:
* Food may taste bland, making eating less enjoyable
* A once-loved food may no longer appeal
* Someone may suddenly enjoy foods or drinks they never liked before

Changes in smell are also common:
* It can be harder to tell if food is fresh or spoiled
* Some people report phantom smells (for example, smelling something burning), which can cause fear or distress
* Unpleasant smells may reduce appetite

Awareness of these sensory changes allows us to respond with greater understanding and empathy.

To learn more, read our blog post
“Dementia and Sensory Changes” 👇

22/01/2026

✨ Dementia Interpreters – Your Journey Starts (or Grows) Here! ✨

Whether you’re a family member, an individual wanting to understand dementia better, or an organisation looking to strengthen dementia care, the Dementia Interpreters pathway offers something truly special for everyone.

💬 Already a Dementia Interpreter? Ready for the next level?
We’re excited to introduce our brand new
🌟 Level 5 Dementia Interpreter Champion Programme 🌟
Designed for those who have progressed through Levels 1–4 and are ready to lead, inspire and be formally recognised for excellence in dementia communication.
Expect deeper insight, stronger leadership skills and Champion status that sets you apart.

⚡ Recently completed face-to-face training?
You may be eligible for our Fast Track Champion Programme, an immersive experience that challenges how you communicate, builds powerful empathy, and sharpens real-world skills.

🌱 New to Dementia Interpreters? Welcome!
Our Full Day Dementia Interpreter Champion Course is the perfect starting point, helping you step into the lived experience of dementia and develop confidence in communicating with compassion and understanding.

💛 Why people choose Dementia Interpreters:
Because it’s not just training, it’s a transformational experience.
It supports families, empowers individuals, and strengthens professional practice across health, care, education and community settings.

Wherever you are on your journey, there’s a place for you with Dementia Interpreters.
Let’s build a world that truly understands dementia – together.

20/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Dementia Interpreter graduates! 🎉

If you’ve completed Levels 1–4 of the Dementia Interpreter Course, you’ve already demonstrated a powerful commitment to improving communication for people living with dementia.
Now, we’re excited to introduce the next step in your professional journey:
✨ The Level 5 Dementia Interpreter Champion Course ✨
This advanced programme is designed for experienced practitioners ready to lead and influence best practice for excellence in dementia communication.
In just 2–3 hours, you’ll:
🧠 Deepen your understanding of how neurological changes affect communication
💬 Strengthen your ability to interpret and respond meaningfully
🌍 Apply advanced knowledge confidently in real-world settings
👥 Build leadership capability to support teams, families, and individuals
Successful completion includes:
🏅 Level 5 recognition within the Dementia Dictionary
📜 Exclusive certification
⭐ A Gold Level 5 Champion Badge, a recognised mark of expertise
Level 5 Champions may also be invited to contribute to research, influence future resources and help shape the future of dementia care worldwide.
If you’re ready to move from level 4 to Dementia Interpreter Champion, this is your next step.
👉 Enrol now and join a global movement transforming dementia communication.

16/01/2026

🚨 Care & Dementia 2026 | NEC Birmingham 🚨

Training2Care will be attending Care & Dementia 2026, and we’re offering attendees the chance to experience two of our most impactful programmes:

✔️ Virtual Dementia Tour
✔️ Autism Reality Experience

These immersive, hands-on experiences go beyond traditional training, helping professionals gain real insight, empathy, and understanding that leads to meaningful improvements in care and communication.

📍 NEC, Birmingham
📅 25–26 March 2026

⏳ Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

👉 REGISTER HERE: www.training2care.com

Join us and experience training that truly makes a difference.



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Training 2 Care was formed to give delegates access to cost effective, quality training which imparts knowledge and skills pertaining to their staffs’ specific role

12/01/2026

The day we buried my mother, my siblings hugged me and said, now we are family again.
I looked at them and felt my chest tighten.
These were the same people who were never there when she could not get out of bed.
The same people who did not answer the phone when I called, tired and scared.
The same people who said let me know if you need anything and then disappeared.
But that day they came early.
Well dressed.
Tears ready on cue.
Smiles for distant relatives.
Hugs they had not given in years.
I stood there watching, unsure whether I was crying for my mother or for the performance happening beside her coffin.
I was the one who stayed.
When the doctor said she could not be left alone, everyone suddenly found something important to look at on the floor.
I stayed.
I stayed when she forgot names.
When she needed help bathing.
When she whispered sorry for being a burden.
When she asked why her other children never visited and I lied so she would not feel abandoned.
My world became pills, alarms, sleepless nights, and a quiet fear that she might die thinking no one cared.
They never saw the early mornings.
The falls.
The tears I wiped away in the bathroom so she would not see.
The exhaustion that sinks deep into your bones and never fully leaves.
They did not see any of that.
But when my mother died, they showed up.
Not to ask how I was holding up.
Not to say thank you.
Not to acknowledge a single thing.
They came with questions.
What about the house.
What about the land.
What did she leave behind.
That was the moment something snapped inside me.
I realized that for some children, a sick mother is an inconvenience, but a dead mother becomes an opportunity.
Then came the words that cut the deepest.
You already got enough.
You lived with her.
You stayed, so you deserve less.
As if love were a paycheck.
As if sacrifice were something you subtract from an inheritance.
As if caring for your own mother were a transaction.
They wanted to divide property without dividing guilt.
They wanted fairness without presence.
They wanted equality after years of absence.
I did not argue.
I did not shout.
I did not beg.
Because I finally understood something they never will.
I had already received what no lawyer could measure.
Her last words.
Her last look.
Her hand squeezing mine at the end.
The certainty that she did not die alone.
They took the things.
I kept my peace.
And that peace weighs more than any house or piece of land ever could.
If you are reading this and your mother is still alive, but your thoughts are already on what she will leave behind, remember this.
Money gets divided.
Conscience does not.
And there are things no inheritance can buy, like sleeping at night knowing you did not walk away when you were needed most.

23/12/2025

⏰ Last Chance to Book! ⏰

This is your final opportunity to secure a place on our Dementia Interpreter Experience taking place at our offices in Earls Colne on 9th January.

This powerful 3-hour, face-to-face course allows you to experience first-hand the communication challenges people living with dementia can face every single day. Using our specially designed, scientifically proven equipment, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how dementia can affect speech, hearing, vision, and movement, transforming the way you see, respond, and communicate.

✨ Who is this course for?

Family members and friends who want to better understand and support a loved one

Professionals working directly or indirectly with people living with dementia

Anyone who wants to improve empathy, confidence, and communication skills

🎓 What you’ll gain:

A truly immersive learning experience

Practical tools to help manage and respond to challenging situations

FREE access to the worldwide Dementia Dictionary

FREE progression through the Dementia Dictionary levels, with additional training included

Certification as a Qualified Dementia Interpreter

⚠️ Spaces are limited, and this is the last chance to book your slot for this date.

📍 Location: Earls Colne, Essex
📅 Date: 9th January

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and make a real difference for people living with dementia 💙

Please contact our offices on 01376 573999