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Real stories Using yoga and meditation to help people with dementia Nick Stolerman changed careers to become a yoga and meditation teacher and inspired by family experience, he now helps people with dementia. Nick Stolerman changed careers to become a yoga and meditation teacher and inspired by family experience, he now helps people with dementia. ... 01 August 2024 0comments.
Real stories Adapting to a more relaxed lifestyle after a dementia diagnosis Dinesh Gohil has carved out a new way of life since his dementia diagnosis. He’s adapted to slowing down after running a successful business for decades. Dinesh Gohil has carved out a new way of life since his dementia diagnosis. He’s adapted to slowing down after running a successful business for decades. ... 31 January 2024 1comment.
Real stories Enabling people with dementia to enjoy gardening and being outdoors Gardens can be hives of activity as well as havens of peace. One Bristol charity is enabling people with dementia to enjoy all aspects of garden life. Gardens can be hives of activity as well as havens of peace. One Bristol charity is enabling people with dementia to enjoy all aspects of garden life. ... 31 January 2024 0comments.
Real stories I have dementia and decided to walk 177 miles alone with my GPS Jane Buckels, in Abergavenny, tells us how she walked Offa’s Dyke Path alone with a GPS device, despite the challenges posed by her dementia. Jane Buckels, in Abergavenny, tells us how she walked Offa’s Dyke Path alone with a GPS device, despite the challenges posed by her dementia. ... 01 December 2023
Real stories Sharing my love of karate with people affected by young-onset dementia John Brinda, in Hertfordshire, is sharing a lifelong passion for karate with others affected by young-onset dementia. John Brinda, in Hertfordshire, is sharing a lifelong passion for karate with others affected by young-onset dementia. ... 01 December 2023
Real stories People affected by dementia test the new Feel Good Folder People tell us what they thought of our Feel Good Folder, designed to help people with dementia who want to be more active. People tell us what they thought of our Feel Good Folder, designed to help people with dementia who want to be more active. ... 29 September 2023
Real stories Pets bringing companionship to people affected by dementia Pets As Therapy is working with Alzheimer’s Society to offer more people with dementia the companionship of a pet when they could benefit the most. Pets As Therapy is working with Alzheimer’s Society to offer more people with dementia the companionship of a pet when they could benefit the most. ... 29 September 2023
Information Fun seated exercises for people affected by dementia of all abilities Sit to Keep Fit sessions provide wide-ranging benefits for people affected by dementia in south-east London. Sit to Keep Fit sessions provide wide-ranging benefits for people affected by dementia in south-east London. ... 01 August 2023
Advice Can caring for a pet help a person with dementia? Pets can give people with dementia feelings of unconditional love. But getting a new pet isn’t a decision to be made lightly. There are lots of things to consider before seeking a pet for someone with dementia. Pets can give people with dementia feelings of unconditional love. But getting a new pet isn’t a decision to be made lightly. There are lots of things to consider before seeking a pet for someone with dementia. ... 20 April 2023
Real stories I'm determined to make sport dementia-friendly for people like me Peter, a lifelong football fan and ex-referee, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016. Now an active member of the dementia community, Peter explains why he's such a passionate advocate for dementia-friendly sport. Peter, a lifelong football fan and ex-referee, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2016. Now an active member of the dementia community, Peter explains why he's such a passionate advocate for dementia-friendly sport. ... 04 April 2023
Advice 6 gardening tips for people affected by dementia Gardening at home can be a great way for people affected by dementia to stay active and improve their wellbeing. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden or access to outside space, here are some top gardening tips to try. Gardening at home can be a great way for people affected by dementia to stay active and improve their wellbeing. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden or access to outside space, here are some top gardening tips to try. ... 08 March 2023
News Tag: News. New research study suggests ex-rugby players twice as likely to develop dementia Alzheimer's Society responds to the results of new study that suggest ex-international rugby players are twice as likely to develop dementia. Read more