Local Dementia-Friendly Pub Lunches Launched
Sunrise of Bagshot is celebrating after supporting the launch of local dementia-friendly pub lunches. Melanie Grigg, Director of Community Relations at Sunrise of Bagshot, is…
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Dementia
UK Dementia Diagnoses Increases 40% In Five Years
Rates of dementia diagnosis in some parts of the UK have seen the more than doubled in five years according analysis of NHS data shows….
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Patients And Artist Create Dementia-Friendly Art For Hospital Ward
Inpatients on Kershaw Ward at St Charles Hospital have worked with an award winning medical illustrator and artist, to create dementia-friendly artwork for the hospital…
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Nottingham Set For Not One But Two Landmark Dementia Care Homes
TWO landmark dementia care facilities have received planning permission following strong expressions of support from the local community and the combined expertise of an entirely…
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Sunrise Of Solihull Celebrates Dementia Cafés With Christmas Party
Sunrise of Solihull recently celebrated the success of their local dementia café initiative with a special Christmas-themed edition. This time around, attendees enjoyed a morning…
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Elm House Christmas Card Appeal For Dementia UK
Skelmersdale care home staff are appealing for local people to think of their residents whilst writing their Christmas card lists! The Christmas season is the…
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Presenter Lauren Laverne Urges People With Dementia, Their Families And Carers To Build Music Playlists This Christmas
TV and Radio host Lauren Laverne is launching a new initiative to highlight the positive impact music can have for people living with dementia –…
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Hospice Dementia Service Named ‘Best Team’ In National Awards
St Cuthbert’s Hospice, Durham, has been honoured with a national award at the prestigious Dementia Care Awards at a high-profile Gala Night held earlier this…
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Norwich Doctor Raises Awareness of Dementia in Powerful Charity Campaign
Norwich-based clinician and researcher, Prof Michael Hornberger, takes the spotlight in a hard-hitting new charity film, exploring the impact vascular dementia has on the brain….
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Nearly Half of UK Adults Can’t Name a Single Type of Dementia
A new UK-wide poll commissioned by Alzheimer’s Research UK has revealed that nearly half (46%) of UK adults are unable to name a single type…
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