Bexhill volunteers needed to keep dementia services open
A Sussex wide charity which has its roots in Hastings and Bexhill has raised concerns that closing day centres will have a devastating effect on elderly and vulnerable people. Dementia Support East Sussex was reacting to the closure of three Age UK day centres in the county. Cliff Slack, from the charity, said: “The ongoing central Government […]
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What is sundowning and how does it affect people with dementia?
Sundowning describes an increase in agitation, confusion or irritability that sets in towards the end of the day as the light starts to fade, and/or during the night. Experienced by as many as 1 in 5 people living with Alzheimer’s Disease, it is most common in the mid to later stages of the disease, and although […]
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Bexhill singing group for people with dementia goes on a trip down memory lane
Singing Down Memory Lane, the popular group for people with dementia and their carers, held a 1940’s themed musical experience.Local singer Leisa Jones entertained the group of over 30 with a variety of songs from the war years and popular songs, as well as playing a trombone. The group enjoyed fresh cheese scones supplied by Wards, tea and […]
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