Talented Bexhill resident living with dementia writes special song to help others
Bexhill care home resident George Soulsby, 72, has written a song about life with dementia to mark World Alzheimer’s Month, sharing his own light-hearted perspective on the condition. Article by Andy Hemsley, Battle and Rye Observer, Friday 9th October 2020 George, a resident of a Richmond care home in Bexhill has vascular dementia. He hopes […]
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Bexhill concert in aid of Alzheimer’s Research and Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance
The Christchurch Singers are teaming up with the Hooe Silver Band to raise funds for for Alzheimers Research and Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance, at a seasonal concert at Christchurch Methodist Church, Bexhill. The show starts at 6pm on Saturday, December 7, and offers plenty of uplifting songs and seasonal music, starting with ‘Glorious Night of […]
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Dementia friendly film screenings return to Bexhill
An interactive screening of Singin’ In The Rain featuring fun props and prompts to bring the action on screen to life will take place at 1.30pm on Thursday, October 24.This will be the first in a new season of regular Musical Matinee Club screenings at De La Warr Pavilion with hostess Suzy Harvey.These relaxed screenings […]
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Local groups in East Sussex helping to tackle dementia isolation
Dementia is much in the media at the moment. The diseases that are described as dementia are challenging to live with both for the person directly affected and for their family and friends. A common consequence is that people can become lonely and isolated.East Sussex based initiative, Dementia Support is working to tackle this loneliness. “Our […]
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