Anneka Rice

Anneka Rice Instagram – I’m on The One Show tonight at 7pm talking about this suit. No, I’m not on a land mines mission! This is an Empathy Suit. The idea is it gives the care-giver an insight into the struggles of someone with dementia. I was a bit sceptical – thought it might be a gimmick – as empathy is an innate thing, not something you learn. But the suit – weights on the feet and body, goggles to emulate cataracts, ear phones to demonstrate tinnitus, gloves to emulate Parkinson’s – certainly would give someone a better understanding of what it’s like to feel out of control of your body, after decades being a brain surgeon, Headmistress, top lawyer. It was lovely to meet the team at Deerhurst Care Home in Bristol who are doing all they can to give their residents dignity and love. 7pm #bbc | Posted on 22/Apr/2024 20:05:59