A new initiative, Think Delirium, has been launched by AgeSpace.org to raise awareness and provide information on delirium. Delirium is state of mental confusion and a condition which can often be confused with signs of dementia, and can be missed by families and care professionals. The condition can be caused by other health conditions including urinary […]
Read more...We recently had a speaker from the Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research (Anglia Ruskin University) at our Shelford Hub and there was interest in the type music and reading programmes mentioned. There is now a piece of research being done on the effects of music and reading activities for people living with dementia and […]
Read more...Free NHS health checks are available across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for people aged between 40 and 74. The checks take between 20 to 30 minutes and are designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or dementia. The check also provides you with advice to help you consider ways […]
Read more...Researchers from the University of Kent are looking for study participants to help them to understand how well social care services support people living with dementia and their family and friends, who support them. Who is the research for? People living in England who are a family member or friend of someone living with dementia, […]
Read more...Did you know? Listening to music promotes wellbeing and connections for people living with dementia. If the person you look after has dementia you can tune in to m4d Radio. This is a new internet radio station playing advertisement-free music 24 hours a day. There are five stations. You can pick your era and enjoy […]
Read more...Caring Together is committed to providing and sharing support for carers in the community and we welcome online training available for carers. Promas Online is an online platform providing training and support to help carers deal with the challenges they face. Whether it’s managing stress, finding coping strategies, understanding dementia, caring for yourself or caring […]
Read more...Carers and their loved ones with dementia have been getting arty at our Shelford Dementia Support Group – and their creations could be displayed at the new museum at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. They rolled up their sleeves and pounded at a block of clay, creating figures and objects, under the guidance of Sally Todd and […]
Read more...Steve Ellis, whose father David is a member of The Wednesday Club in Scratby, near Great Yarmouth, is running the Brighton Marathon to raise funds for the group which supports those with dementia and gives their carers a break. It is the second year that keen runner Steve, 42, has supported the popular club run […]
Read more...A fundraising evening with psychic Samanda has raised £307 for The Wednesday Club in Scratby, near Great Yarmouth which supports those affected with dementia. The event, on Friday 9 September, proved very popular with Samanda giving readings throughout the evening at All Saints Parish Hall, Scratby. The Wednesday Club is a social gathering for anyone […]
Read more...David and Eleonore Berry are used to overcoming major obstacles. Many years ago it was Eleonore’s East German parentage that created challenges for them, thwarting David’s career in British military intelligence on security grounds. But now they face their biggest hurdle, 60 years after first meeting and falling in love – living with dementia. David, […]
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