In a week when the focus has been on the challenges facing carers, it’s timely that a research study will start tomorrow at Lincoln Golf Centre to look at the impact our golf sessions have on the lives of carers. Sociology students from The University of Lincoln will be conducting a study into the differenceContinueContinue reading “Proving that golf is good for carers too”
Category Archives: Adult care
Hole In One Proves Golfing Dreams Can Come True
Walt Disney famously said “if you can dream it, you can do it”. When I started Golf In Society three years ago I never dreamt that my golfers would have three holes in one in a calendar year. In the golfing world a hole in one is known as an “ace”. On Wednesday at RuddingContinueContinue reading “Hole In One Proves Golfing Dreams Can Come True”
Dementia-Friendly Golf Sessions Put Fun At The “Fore”
Here’s a lovely guest blog from the Alzheimer’s Society following a recent visit to see the special work we’re doing to support families living with dementia. Recently, Programme Partnerships Officer Steven McFadyen visited people with dementia who enjoy playing sport and being active together. He is looking to support leisure centres, gyms and sports clubsContinueContinue reading “Dementia-Friendly Golf Sessions Put Fun At The “Fore””
Golf Goes Head To Head With Dementia
This article was recently featured by the National Carers Association in their newsletter that goes to over 2000 people involved in the independent care sector. I hope you enjoy the read. Dementia is a growing crisis in society. In this special report, we look at Anthony Blackburn, social entrepreneur and the founder of Golf inContinueContinue reading “Golf Goes Head To Head With Dementia”
Golf Finally On The Health Agenda
It’s taken a long time to get golf onto the health agenda of policy makers. Today we finally got a great mention during “Health Questions” in Parliament. A few weeks ago I was invited by the golf & health project to present our work to health minister Steve Brine at Wentworth. Steve was very impressedContinueContinue reading “Golf Finally On The Health Agenda”
Dementia & Golf Research Released By University of Lincoln
In a week when the whole world is focussed on taking action to support families living with dementia and finding a cure for this devastating disease, it seems fitting to share with you an excellent dementia research project produced by students from the University of Lincoln. In partnership with Golf In Society, Lincoln Golf CentreContinueContinue reading “Dementia & Golf Research Released By University of Lincoln”
Golf gives a sense of purpose to dementia lives.
I find it tragic that so many golfers are forced to give up the game they love when diagnosed with dementia. I can understand why, but that doesn’t make it acceptable. Put yourself in the shoes of a golfer who has just been diagnosed, which I often do. Trying to deal with the devastating newsContinueContinue reading “Golf gives a sense of purpose to dementia lives.”
Putting Golf Into Parkinson’s Lives
It’s amazing how a journey can start. Two years ago as a caregiver, I was visiting one of my Parkinson’s clients in Harrogate. Whilst getting him ready to go to his exercise class I was chatting with his wife. Somehow we got onto the topic of my social enterprise and the work we had startedContinueContinue reading “Putting Golf Into Parkinson’s Lives”
Putting A Sparkle Back Into A Dementia Life
Who would have thought that getting a little white ball into a little white hole could bring so much pleasure? This is a great video from one of our golf days that proves that when you “re-ignite a golfing life” how much pleasure it brings to someone who thought their golfing days were over.ContinueContinue reading “Putting A Sparkle Back Into A Dementia Life”
Preparing For A Life With Dementia
According to current predictions there’s a ONE in THREE chance that everyone over 65 will develop dementia. The average life expectancy once diagnosed with dementia is seven years. Now here’s the question, If you only had seven years left to live how would you spend them? Hopefully you’re one of the lucky ones that livesContinueContinue reading “Preparing For A Life With Dementia”