Terry Pratchet got it spot on when he talked about how many people were in the firing line of dementia. He’s passed now but the challenges he alluded to still remain unresolved. In order to deal with the dementia crisis we need to start by being open and honest about some uncomfortable, unpopular and unpalatableContinueContinue reading “The D-Plan – Let’s start by facing up to the challenges”
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The D Plan – A view for a brighter future from the dementia coalface
It’s interesting to hear all the visions, strategies, pledges, commitments made every week to solve the crisis in dementia care. The volume and frequency of the rhetoric always seems to intensify around important political events or awareness campaigns. Within a few days or weeks they often fade away with very little impact. There’s a reallyContinueContinue reading “The D Plan – A view for a brighter future from the dementia coalface”
More Proof Why Golf Is A Wonder Drug
Who would have know that golf is one of the new wonder drugs. It has the power to reduce chronic illness, improve healthy ageing, reduce loneliness, give people a sense of purpose and reduce the inactivity timebomb facing our nation. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of listening to the attached presentation byContinueContinue reading “More Proof Why Golf Is A Wonder Drug”
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Golf In Society Beats The Big Freeze
In a week that saw the country come to a halt because of freezing conditions and a sprinkling of snow it was heartening to know that two of our three golf sessions went ahead. The snow got the better of us in Glasgow but we came back strongly in Harrogate with a bumper turnout ofContinueContinue reading “Golf In Society Beats The Big Freeze”
GIS Plans for 2019…. and beyond
At a time when we all start thinking about the year ahead, it seems perfect timing to share our plans for 2019 and beyond. A huge thanks to all of our supporters that are helping to make our social dream a reality…. via GIS Plans for 2019…. and beyond
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”
A Positive Dementia Attitude
Imagine the impact on your life if you were to receive a dementia diagnosis. Imagine the impact it will have on your family. It must be one the most challenging life changing situations anyone has to deal with. As you know I’ve come to terms with it and written my own dementia will. I’ve seen tooContinueContinue reading “A Positive Dementia Attitude”