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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 5 online activity ideas for people living with dementia Heather O’Neil is always looking for new craft and activity ideas for her mum, who has mixed dementia. As the condition progresses, she’s been using online tools to keep Mum active and happy. Heather O’Neil is always looking for new craft and activity ideas for her mum, who has mixed dementia. As the condition progresses, she’s been using online tools to keep Mum active and happy. ... 12 April 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
Information Knit a fiddle toy Elf for people living with dementia Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive elf for a seasonal friend. Knitted fiddle toys can be helpful for people with dementia with restless hands. Knit our festive elf for a seasonal friend. ... 03 December 2018
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
Advice How to make a dementia fidget toy to ease restlessness Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who are feeling restless. Fiona Crouch shares a knitting pattern for her 'Snuggle Bear' fidget toy, designed to reduce anxiety for people with dementia who are feeling restless. ... 21 June 2018
Legacy Tag: Legacy. 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
Legacy Tag: Legacy. 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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