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Sainsbury’s introduce dementia friendly toilet signs to all stores
Sainsbury’s have pledged to make toilets in all their stores more dementia friendly by introducing colourful, easy to spot, ‘Way out’ signs on the doors.This simple initiative will help customers with dementia find their way about more easily and help prevent them becoming disorientated and confused in the unfamiliar surroundings.The idea came from campaigner Angela […]
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The app that encourages people to use music to help loved ones with dementia
Dementia charity ‘Playlist for Life’ have launched a new music app to help make it easier for families and professionals to bring the benefits of music to anyone living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.Scottish based ‘Playlist for Life’ was set up by writer and broadcaster Sally Magnusson in 2013 to spread awareness of […]
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Dementia volunteer “befrienders” needed
On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society, the Bexhill-On-Sea Observer have launched a campaign to find volunteers to assist people with dementia in the Bexhill locality. The more publicity this gets the better, so we’re re-publishing their article here: Alzheimer’s Society needs volunteers for new service An exciting new service that enables people with dementia to […]
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Choosing activities to help a loved one stay focused and engaged
Memory problems can have a devastating impact on a person’s confidence. Frustration, loss of motivation, and anxiousness can all too quickly lead to people withdrawing from activities and social groups they previously enjoyed. Yet it is at exactly this point that social engagement and activities to stimulate both mind and body become more important than […]
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