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Two music initiatives launched by The National Academy for Social Prescribing
The projects, launched on 8th November at the offices of Universal Music UK, are linked to recommendations of last year’s Power of Music report which among its recommendations called for investment in music programmes for the health and wellbeing of people living...
Longitude Prize on Dementia: new research on use of technology to help people and families affected by dementia
Conducted by the Longitude Prize on Dementia, which is funded by Alzheimer’s Society and Innovate UK, and delivered by Challenge Works, the poll set out to understand the appetite amongst primary care doctors for the use of technology in helping people and families...
World Alzheimer’s Month: Never too early, never too late
This year’s Alzheimer’s Disease International campaign ‘Never too early, never too late’ focuses on risk factors and risk reduction. It highlights the importance of identifying risk factors and putting in place proactive risk reduction measures to delay the onset of...
Event: Exploring ageing without children in the context of later life inequalities
Alongside Ageing Without Children and Community Catalysts, Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) will hold the free online event on Thursday, 28th September, 11.30am - 2pm. The event aims to challenge assumptions, ignite meaningful discussions, and pave the way for a more...
New range of workshop programmes from Arts 4 Dementia
Designed for people with early-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment, these free workshops cover a range of art activities and require no previous experience. Art at the Treehouse kicks off a 10-week programme of creative mixed media on 16th May. Workshops take...
National Academy for Social Prescribing launches Art by Post: Poems for Our Planet
Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the first Art by Post project reached almost 4,500 people aged 18-103 across the UK, providing free creative activities to people at risk of social isolation, loneliness and digital exclusion. More than 600 poems, drawings,...
Music for Dementia partners with Thank You Day 2023
Over the past two years Thank You events have seen 15 million people involved in community events - saying thank you for their community, and taking the opportunity to make new local connections. This year’s Thank You Day aims to bring the nation together to show...
Join DCAN event on emergency hospitalisation and dementia – 23rd February
The first stage of this collaboration takes the form of an online focus group event on Thursday 23rd February at 12 noon. What is this event about? The session will discuss the challenges faced by people living with dementia during emergency hospitalisation. The event...
Alzheimer’s Society launches dementia friendly sports clubs and venues guide
People living with dementia can sometimes face challenges when attending live sports events. In a bid to support clubs and venues make sporting events more accessible to people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s Society has published this guide for people working at...
Grants offered to dementia choirs and singing groups
This new fund is a response to last year’s Power of Music report, which called for investment in music programmes for health and wellbeing, among other recommendations. Documentary ‘Our Dementia Choir’ also inspired the fund. Presented by Vicky McClure, whose...
Alzheimer’s Society and County Football Associations team up to provide dementia support
Referral pathways into Alzheimer’s Society services have so far been set up by 20 County Football Associations. The scheme aims to make accessing dedicated support as easy as possible for past and present players, managers, referees, support staff and their families....
Arts 4 Dementia announces dates for new term of Art School with Central Saint Martins
This series of practical art workshops for people with early-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment, and their companions, will start on February 24th 2023. The programme runs over 5 sessions (February 24, March 3, 10, 17 and April 14) from 2pm-4pm at Central...
Dementia UK publishes advice on the cost of living crisis for carers and people living with dementia
With many families facing greater financial challenges due to the cost of living crisis, Dementia UK has reported a surge in calls to its Helpline. “Many families are struggling to meet the additional costs of caring for a person with dementia. Specific needs – such...
DEEP network celebrates 10-year anniversary with online festival
DEEP, Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project, is a UK-wide network of over 80 groups of people living with dementia. “Each group commits to the engagement and empowerment of its members. Friendship is at the heart of groups. This supports even the quietest voices...
Dementia Hero Awards 2023: nominations now open
The awards aim to recognise the achievements of individuals, groups and organisations that best demonstrate the impact of meaningful involvement of people affected by dementia. Nominations are open until Friday 18th November and there are 9 categories in which you can...
Dementia UK announces Admiral Nurse Clinic to support Chinese families in London
The new Admiral Nurse Clinic is being delivered in collaboration with the Chinese Welfare Trust, a charity dedicated to meeting the needs of elderly Chinese people living in the UK. Getting the best support can sometimes be more challenging for families from the...
Independent Age launches cost-of-living grants
Applications for the new grant are open to charities and community organisations with the aim to get more money into the pockets of older people and help ensure they don’t have to choose between buying food and heating their home this winter. It is expected that the...
‘Light Up My Life’ report highlights benefit of music to people living with dementia
The research was carried out over six months in MHA care homes around the UK and engaged over 100 people living with dementia. Focusing on the use of electronic instruments, Casio provided lighting keyboards which were used in music therapy and activity sessions. The...
World Alzheimer’s Month: Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s
This year the World Alzheimer’s Month campaign will focus on post-diagnosis support, aiming to highlight the importance of support for people living with dementia and families following a diagnosis. On World Alzheimer’s Day, 21st September, Alzheimer’s Disease...
Alzheimer’s Society and DCAN event ‘Left to Cope Alone’
Did you miss the recent Alzheimer’s Society and DCAN event ‘Left to Cope Alone’? Not to worry, you can catch up here… The event was introduced by DCAN’s Ian McCreath and featured Keilan Arblaster, Senior Policy Officer at the Alzheimer’s Society, who introduced the...
Everyone Active and Dementia UK join forces to raise dementia awareness
As well as raising awareness of dementia, Everyone Active is also aiming to raise £50,000 which could cover essential operations, including the basic costs of 17,500 people contacting the Dementia UK Helpline, where they can benefit from life-changing advice and...