Dementia Golf Featured On Radio 4

When people ask me “what is Golf In Society all about?” I usually reply “It’s a social enterprise that helps people live happier, healthier lives by introducing them to the wonderful world of golf”. The next question is often “so how does it work?”. My response is normally “We help elderly people improve their health & wellbeing by providing them with aContinueContinue reading “Dementia Golf Featured On Radio 4”

Dementia Golf Days – Touching People’s Lives In Priceless Ways

  When Golf In Society started piloting its “Dementia Golf Days” back in September 2015, it never imagined that they would prove to be such an instant success. The University of Lincoln has been evaluating the pilot in order to determine the impact the initiative has had on the lives of  families living with dementia. Whilst the quantitative outcomes have beenContinueContinue reading “Dementia Golf Days – Touching People’s Lives In Priceless Ways”

Parkinson’s & Golf – The Perfect Partnership

  This week is Parkinson’s Awareness Week. Did you know that to live well with the disease it’s important to increase muscle strength, improve balance, co-ordination and flexibility.It’s also widely recognised that regular exercise through walking is extremely beneficial for people with Parkinson’s. Keeping the brain stimulated and regular socialising are other important considerations when helping peopleContinueContinue reading “Parkinson’s & Golf – The Perfect Partnership”

Golf In Society Extends Pilot To Help People With Parkinson’s

One in Five Hundred people are living with Parkinson’s Disease in the UK. The key to “living well” with the disease is to keep physically active, mentally stimulated and socially engaged. Maintaining muscle strength, flexibility and balance are the key “physical ingredients” of remaining healthy. Stimulating cognitive activity and developing strong social networks are other important aspects of “livingContinueContinue reading “Golf In Society Extends Pilot To Help People With Parkinson’s”

Dementia Golf Proving A Hit In Lincoln

Trying to explain the difference you make to families living with dementia is not always straight forward. That’s why we were thrilled with the BBC Radio feature yesterday that explained perfectly “what we do” when providing Dementia Golf Days at Lincoln Golf Centre. The feedback from everyone interviewed, especially the loved ones was amazing and made us very proud -ContinueContinue reading “Dementia Golf Proving A Hit In Lincoln”