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”
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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”
Dementia Action Every Week
It’s fantastic that the world is focussed this week on dementia action. Awareness will be raised, funds will be generated, our politicians will talk about their commitment to supporting families living with dementia. High profile celebrities diagnosed with dementia will be featured and hopefully make people realise that this terminal disease does not discriminate. ThisContinueContinue reading “Dementia Action Every Week”
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.”
Golf Is A Funny Game
I often say I wish I could record our dementia golf sessions. Our golfers provide us with many priceless memories, proving that being together on a golf course is more than just about hitting a ball – it provides moments of humour and laughter too… Here’s a couple of great examples…
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”
A Priceless Golfing Moment
Imagine hearing the words “sorry, I know you’ve enjoyed it, but I’m afraid your golfing days are over” This happens far too often when people are diagnosed with dementia or Parkinson’s disease. Dealing with the fact you have an incurable illness must be hard enough, but to be then told that your favourite pastime canContinueContinue reading “A Priceless Golfing Moment”
Listening to People with Dementia – The Message is Loud and Clear
As a nation we are not good at listening. We often only hear the things we want to. We miss so much because we’re preparing to speak rather than actively listening to what people are saying to us. No wonder there are so many misunderstandings in life. One of the first things you learn whenContinueContinue reading “Listening to People with Dementia – The Message is Loud and Clear”