As part of BBC Radio 4′s ‘The Listening Project’, best friends Agnes and Nancy confront attitudes towards dementia head-on in a fascinating conversation about their experiences with dementia. Read more »
The July 2012 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, features: Memory Aware Mid Devon event; Hogeway Dementia Village; Brain in Hand; New involvement projects and the EVA radioshow. Read more »
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 »
The May 2012 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, features an update on the Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project. 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, produced by Innovations in Dementia, 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, produced by Innovations in Dementia, 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, produced by Innovations in Dementia, 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, produced by Innovations in Dementia, 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, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: The power of video; Technology; Call to action on antipyschotic drugs; Age UK Devon. Read more »
This compendium is a local enabler for change and seeks to improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
The March 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: Shared Lives; Top tips to tackle forgetfulness; Peter Thursby. Read more »
The February 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: Dementia capable communities; Promoting a positive view of dementia; Assistive technology; Involving people with dementia in research about complex needs. Read more »