As part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, we are expanding our dementia friendly golf venues further across the UK. Launching at Newark Golf Club UK on the Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire border on the 28th of April. Followed by Alfreton Golf Club on the 9th of May We will be offering FREE TASTER SESSIONS for people livingContinueContinue reading “Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire.”
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Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Sheffield
As part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, we are expanding our dementia friendly golf venues further across the UK. Firstly launching at Hillsborough Golf Club UK in Sheffield on the 26th of April. We will be offering FREE TASTER SESSIONS every Tuesday between 10am – 3pm, for people living with diagnosis; Dementia, Parkinson’s disease,ContinueContinue reading “Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Sheffield”
The Blight Of Loneliness
It saddens me greatly that so many people experience loneliness every day. Loneliness is seen by many as one of the largest health concerns we face. Why? Here are some of the facts about the impact loneliness is having on the health of our nation. Health risks Loneliness, living alone and poor social connections areContinueContinue reading “The Blight Of Loneliness”
Time to Relax for Unpaid Carers – part two
Following on from Linda’s blog about the first day of their recent “Time to Relax” leisure break, I’m delighted to share the second half of Linda’s story with you. So Linda, it’s over to you to take us through day two.. Linda Barnes – Wife to Carer I’m getting some breakfast juice. I return toContinueContinue reading “Time to Relax for Unpaid Carers – part two”
Time to Relax for Unpaid Carers
We’re always seeking new ways to help the families we support enjoy a happier, healthier life. This week we tested out a two-day leisure break with eight families, all living with a diagnosis of dementia or Parkinson’s disease. I’m sure you can imagine the potential challenges and risks we faced. However, we were determined toContinueContinue reading “Time to Relax for Unpaid Carers”
Golf is More Than A Game
How two local football legends’ lives are transformed by golf in their battle with dementia I’m incredibly proud to share this story with you. In recent weeks, the link between dementia and football has, quite rightly, been in the spotlight. Our governing bodies need to do more to support footballers with dementia. Whilst we cannotContinueContinue reading “Golf is More Than A Game”
Can a common goal be the catalyst to new relationships?
Guest Blog – Written by Aidan Carswell I believe it is. So where did It all start? My journey started when I was 11, both of my parents worked full time and as a result I spent a lot of my time after school around at friends houses or childminders, I loved it. It openedContinueContinue reading “Can a common goal be the catalyst to new relationships?”
Golf In Society perfectly aligned with the NHS Ageing Well plan
Since I started Golf In Society four years ago, I’ve really struggled to get referrals from NHS professionals, in particular Primary Care Networks (PCN’s). It’s been a series of disappointments that at times make you consider whether there is demand for your social enterprise. To me it’s always seemed a “no-brainer” that a service thatContinueContinue reading “Golf In Society perfectly aligned with the NHS Ageing Well plan”
Hospitals and the Big D
I think we all agree that hospitals are the worst place for people living with the Big D to spend time. Unfamiliar surroundings filled with strangers trying to talk to you are challenging situations to deal with at the best of times, let alone in a busy clinical environment. “Where am I?, who are you?,ContinueContinue reading “Hospitals and the Big D”
Golf plays its part in bridging the generation gap
Something very special happened yesterday at one of our weekly golf days for people facing the D-challenge. We’ve recently recruited a new golfer who apart from being a past-captain, is also a life-long Bolton Wanderers fan. He loves his weekly “golf-fix” with us. As it’s half-term his grandson was with him who is also aContinueContinue reading “Golf plays its part in bridging the generation gap”