Guidance and Support
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Social and advocacy support
Gina has worked with our family for over 2 and half years, initially to give social support to Mum following Dad’s dementia diagnosis but latterly this has involved more advocacy support. I live in Australia and have really appreciated Gina’s support, regular communication and care for both Mum and Dad. Gina has helped us all as a family, both emotionally and practically, with the ever changing challenges that dementia brings. More recently Mum has been diagnosed with dementia too so this has increased our reliance on Gina to help navigate things as I’m overseas.
Gina has been proactive in advocating for Mum and Dad with regard to medical appointments as Mum has become less able. Gina has been able to deal directly with medical doctors, social services and other medical professionals to assist with Mum and Dad’s ongoing care. I have complete confidence in Gina’s abilities to deal with issues on my behalf, she is diligent, professional and responsive.
Mum and Dad are now both in Residential Care and Gina’s help in advocating for Mum and Dad’s best interests during our Care home selection has been invaluable. The transition from independent living to residential care for all families is very difficult and having Gina working with us and for us has been invaluable during this confronting period. We are all very grateful we found Gina to help us navigate dementia’s path.
— Dee Stone
Companion to John
Gina Awad has been providing a weekly companion service to my husband John, who lives with dementia, for almost 4 years. She completely understands the needs of someone living with dementia and is kind, considerate and always inclusive with John, building her time with him around his preferences, quiet when he's watching the news and watching with him, chatting when he wants to talk, playing cards with him, and ensuring he has drinks and snacks. She has taken him out on visits, where again she has been most attentive and looked after him with understanding and empathy. She has also done overnight stays and made John his evening meal, breakfast etc. John enjoys the time Gina spends with him and is always content and settled upon my return. I have no hesitation in recommending Gina as someone with a wide knowledge of dementia and able to be a companion to someone living with dementia, as well as giving support and advice to family carers of someone with dementia, and of course that much valued break. She's made a significant benefit to both John's life and mine as his main carer.
— Jo Earlam
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