by ianmccreath | May 20, 2020 | Blog, Living well in a residential care home
By Beth Britton If you are anything like me, the lockdown days all seem to merge into one. The differentiation our usual routines used to provide has all gone, and the main milestones of the day now seem to be mealtimes in my house. Of course, if you are living with... 
by ianmccreath | May 15, 2020 | Sharing your gifts and knowledge, Staying connected
If you’re someone with dementia and want to join others in changing things for the better, finding a local DEEP group might be just the thing to do! DEEP (Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project) has 130 groups around the country –made up of people wanting... 
by ianmccreath | May 15, 2020 | Sharing your gifts and knowledge, Staying connected, What matters to you
It can often be helpful to reach out and let others know how you are feeling. So why not join the growing community of dementia diarists? Dementia Diaries are audio diaries that give you a space to record your views and reflections from everyday life with dementia-... 
by ianmccreath | May 15, 2020 | Blog
By Philly Hare, Co-Director Innovations in Dementia CIC During this current difficult period, many thousands of people will be ‘doing their bit’ by supporting their fellow citizens in their local communities. Some of them will be coming into contact with people with... 
by ianmccreath | Apr 29, 2020 | Blog
Hi, I’m Meghan, a Dementia Adviser for our telephone support service at Dementia Connect. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of so many people, all over the country and all over the world. This has caused a dramatic change in routine for many of us and, here... 