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“Dementia Atlas” Launch Helps Put Golf In Society On The “Dementia Map”

As the government launched its “dementia atlas” today, most of the media channels have been covering dementia in their features. Some of the stories are devastating – but sadly – too common. It’s tragic that dementia care provision is so erratic across the UK. Days like today are very important in raising awareness about livingContinueContinue reading ““Dementia Atlas” Launch Helps Put Golf In Society On The “Dementia Map””

Dementia Golf Proving To Be A Winner In House Of Commons

  A Member of Parliament has praised Lincoln Golf Centre in the House of Commons for its incredible work in using golf to improve the lives of people living with dementia. Lincoln MP Karl McCartney brought up the club during a parliamentary discussion on the social and economic value of the sport. Last November LincolnContinueContinue reading “Dementia Golf Proving To Be A Winner In House Of Commons”

Golf In Society “In The Spotlight”

Signposting dementia support services is crucial if we are to help people live well with dementia.  The Lincolnshire Alzheimer’s Society produces a quarterly newsletter titled “In the Spotlight” that features services available across the county. We’ve been featured as a new service in the July edition – here’s the article. Lincolnshire Dementia Family Support Service Newsletter July 2016, VolumeContinueContinue reading “Golf In Society “In The Spotlight””

The Big “D” – Dementia

48 million people worldwide have dementia. There is currently no cure for this devastating disease. By 2050 this figure is set to TRIPLE to 150 million. Cancer, often called “The Big C” has taken many loved ones from us before their time. However, huge strides have been taken in the detection, treatment and care for victims of cancer. People nowContinueContinue reading “The Big “D” – Dementia”

In or Out – We Still Need To Care For Our Ageing Population

I write this blog to highlight that whatever happens next week with the referendum vote, we will still need to find better ways to support our ageing population. Here’s a reminder [with actual facts and no scare tactics] of the issues facing us as we try to ensure our golden generation live the happier, healthier lives they deserve. OurContinueContinue reading “In or Out – We Still Need To Care For Our Ageing Population”