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”
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Personalising Dementia Support
We are all individuals and like to receive personal service and attention. We dislike being “just another face in the crowd” or a “number in the queue”. When you’re diagnosed with dementia, the need for personalised service becomes even more important. What excites and inspires one person can disappoint and upset another. It’s a very fine lineContinueContinue reading “Personalising Dementia Support”
Early Diagnosis is the Key to Living Well with Dementia
Whilst the headline is pretty obvious – the reality is that we’re struggling to get people diagnosed early enough. Too often the early signs of dementia go unnoticed. It’s so important the we all become aware of changes in behaviour amongst our loved ones. A lot of people think dementia is about becoming more forgetfulContinueContinue reading “Early Diagnosis is the Key to Living Well with Dementia”
Dementia Poem of the Day
Remember these words when helping people with dementia – You’ll be amazed at the difference it will make to them and their lives. I CAN STILL SMELL THE FLOWERS I CAN STILL COMMUNICATE I CAN STILL MAKE DECISIONS I CAN STILL WASH MY FACE I CAN STILL SING I CAN STILL MOVE MY BODY YOUContinueContinue reading “Dementia Poem of the Day”
The Devastation of Dementia Diagnosis
Can you imagine how much easier living with dementia would be if there were more services available to families touched by dementia? Just consider this for a moment – tomorrow you receive a call to say that a member of your family has been diagnosed with dementia. What would you do? How would you feel? Who could youContinueContinue reading “The Devastation of Dementia Diagnosis”
Alzheimer’s and Dementia are not Contagious – The Only Thing You Will Catch is a Hug
It’s deeply frustrating that our “media giants” recently published “sensational headlines” about how you can potentially contract dementia through blood transfusions and surgery. The level of risk is so minimal and unproven that it’s not even worth media time. I suppose it’s true that “bad news sells”. I suppose there’s no chance of them runningContinueContinue reading “Alzheimer’s and Dementia are not Contagious – The Only Thing You Will Catch is a Hug”
Enjoying Life with Dementia
When someone is diagnosed with dementia it can be a devastating time in their lives. Unlike cancer, dementia has no cure or treatment plan. Many people think it’s the end of their life. They don’t know what to do, which way to turn or who to speak to. The first days after diagnosis are criticalContinueContinue reading “Enjoying Life with Dementia”
The Dementia Firing Line
The dementia gun is loaded – our ageing population is the prime target for this terrible disease. How are we going to help them “dodge” the dementia bullet? The headline quote from Terry Pratchett sums up the issues we face as a society. Terry’s life was recently taken by dementia. We must try andContinueContinue reading “The Dementia Firing Line”
Golf Days Out – Helping People Living with Dementia
Imagine if there was a service that combined physical, mental & social stimulation, tailored to the individual needs of every customer living with dementia? Imagine if it was delivered in beautiful natural surroundings by compassionate people who wanted to make a positive contribution to their local community? Imagine if they could do it whilst playingContinueContinue reading “Golf Days Out – Helping People Living with Dementia”