Friends of the McNamara Centre are in the process of searching for a plot of land in the Plymouth area that can be transformed into a sensory garden and allotment dedicated to ‘Planting Memories’ for generations to come. Read more »

This group is open to anyone interested in joining a fun, relaxed and sociable dance group, but is particularly suited for people with memory problems or dementia and family carers living in Cheltenham. Read more »

The March 2012 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter includes features on: EVA radio; Our lives, our story conference; Dementia friendly communities in Ireland. Read more »

The January 2012 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter includes features on: Shared Lives; Networking events for people with dementia; Dementia-friendly communities in Ireland. Read more »

The October 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter includes features on: Telling our stories through film; Dementia training; EVA. Read more »

Yeovil District Hospital is focussing on the care it gives to people with dementia and is running a musical project to enhance the way patients are cared for. Read more »

The July 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter includes features on: Shared Lives; Ethical issues and dementia; Launch of ‘Difficult Conversations’ booklet; Dementia and the Arts event. Read more »

Professor Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia, was joined by one of the nation’s favourite poets as well as doctors, nurses, voluntary group members and people living with dementia at the second annual conference highlighting latest progress in dementia care across the South West. Read more »

The June 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter includes features on: The power of video; Technology; Call to action on antipyschotic drugs; Age UK Devon. Read more »

The March 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter includes features on: Shared Lives; Top tips to tackle forgetfulness; Peter Thursby. Read more »