Remember these words when helping people with dementia - You'll be amazed at the difference it will make to them and their lives. I CAN STILL SMELL THE FLOWERS I CAN STILL COMMUNICATE I CAN STILL MAKE DECISIONS I CAN STILL WASH MY FACE I CAN STILL SING I CAN STILL MOVE MY BODY YOU... Continue Reading →
The Devastation of Dementia Diagnosis
Can you imagine how much easier living with dementia would be if there were more services available to families touched by dementia? Just consider this for a moment - tomorrow you receive a call to say that a member of your family has been diagnosed with dementia. What would you do? How would you feel? Who could you... Continue Reading →
Alzheimer’s and Dementia are not Contagious – The Only Thing You Will Catch is a Hug
It's deeply frustrating that our "media giants" recently published "sensational headlines" about how you can potentially contract dementia through blood transfusions and surgery. The level of risk is so minimal and unproven that it's not even worth media time. I suppose it's true that "bad news sells". I suppose there's no chance of them running... Continue Reading →
Enjoying Life with Dementia
When someone is diagnosed with dementia it can be a devastating time in their lives. Unlike cancer, dementia has no cure or treatment plan. Many people think it's the end of their life. They don't know what to do, which way to turn or who to speak to. The first days after diagnosis are critical... Continue Reading →
The Dementia Firing Line
The dementia gun is loaded - our ageing population is the prime target for this terrible disease. How are we going to help them "dodge" the dementia bullet? The headline quote from Terry Pratchett sums up the issues we face as a society. Terry's life was recently taken by dementia. We must try and... Continue Reading →
Golf Days Out – Helping People Living with Dementia
Imagine if there was a service that combined physical, mental & social stimulation, tailored to the individual needs of every customer living with dementia? Imagine if it was delivered in beautiful natural surroundings by compassionate people who wanted to make a positive contribution to their local community? Imagine if they could do it whilst playing... Continue Reading →
Golf Days Out Pilot starts in Lincoln
Golf Days Out - a new service aimed at improving the health and happiness of people living with the dementia has launched in Lincoln. It's purpose is to introduce families touched by dementia to find a new lease of life through golf. The service combines physical, mental and social stimulation and is delivered in... Continue Reading →
Golf Days Out – Helping people Living with dementia lead a healthier & happier life
An exciting new dementia support service launches this week in Lincoln - Golf Days Out. It's aim is to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers by introducing them to the unique benefits of getting involved in Golf. The service combines physical, mental and social stimulation in fun, enjoyable and rewarding... Continue Reading →
Let’s make caring a rewarding career
It's a scandal that we cannot care properly for our "Golden Generation". They have contributed so much to our country and provided us with our freedom. They deserve better. Care delivered in fifteen minute packages is not acceptable. The fact that many carers work unsociable hours for minimum wages is why we are failing the... Continue Reading →