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Information ‘What’s life like?’ Poetry and art works by people living with dementia A group of people with dementia have created a book of poems giving insight into what everyday life is like for them. Read some of their works, which covers topics including communication, companionship and identity. A group of people with dementia have created a book of poems giving insight into what everyday life is like for them. Read some of their works, which covers topics including communication, companionship and identity. ... 03 October 2019
Real stories Friends through hens: Bringing a community together Being with animals can be comforting and stimulating, and they don’t have to be traditional pets. Being with animals can be comforting and stimulating, and they don’t have to be traditional pets. ... 30 September 2019
Advice Activity ideas: Card and board games Activity ideas for people with dementia who enjoy tabletop games. Activity ideas for people with dementia who enjoy tabletop games. ... 30 September 2019
Real stories Art from the heart: A creative community finding new ways to flourish A Derbyshire pottery group is making a difference for local people affected by dementia. A Derbyshire pottery group is making a difference for local people affected by dementia. ... 31 July 2019
Advice Activity ideas: Birds and birdsong Some activity ideas for people with dementia that involve our feathered friends. Some activity ideas for people with dementia that involve our feathered friends. ... 03 June 2019
Real stories Painting art for Alzheimer's and fundraising for dementia Emma cared deeply for her grandfather, Roy, who had dementia. To help support Alzheimer's Society, Emma organises fundraising balls with her family and donates money from the sale of her paintings. Emma cared deeply for her grandfather, Roy, who had dementia. To help support Alzheimer's Society, Emma organises fundraising balls with her family and donates money from the sale of her paintings. ... 05 April 2019
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Activity groups – for people with dementia and their carers From arts and crafts to other activities like walking and yoga, we have an activity group to suit everyone. Read more
Information Knitters needed to unite against dementia and make Dementia Cannula Sleeves Handmade for Dementia aims to reduce the number of people with dementia requiring recannulation. Are you a knitter? You could make Dementia Cannula Sleeves. Handmade for Dementia aims to reduce the number of people with dementia requiring recannulation. Are you a knitter? You could make Dementia Cannula Sleeves. ... 17 October 2018
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Creative workshops for people living with dementia at the Museum of Royal Worcester From the June 2015 issue of our magazine, museums can provide creative ways to involve people affected by dementia. Andrew Bence attends the launch of a fascinating display in Worcester. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Trying out a range of activity products for people with dementia From the October/November 2016 issue of our magazine, members of an activity group in south-west London test out jigsaws, Aquapaints and a Throw and Tell Ball. Read more
Information Keep talking We share some ideas to help a person with dementia to continue expressing themselves. We share some ideas to help a person with dementia to continue expressing themselves. ... 01 February 2018
Information Fiddle products People with dementia try out a range of fiddle products that promote focus and tactile experiences. People with dementia try out a range of fiddle products that promote focus and tactile experiences. ... 01 February 2018
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