by jess | Mar 1, 2021 | History, Staying connected
The My House of Memories app from National Museums Liverpool was designed for, and with, people living with dementia. From cinema tickets to sewing machines, the House of Memories app has pictures of objects from across the decades, which are brought to life with... 
by jess | Jan 18, 2021 | Health & wellbeing, Hobbies & crafts, Staying connected
If you are looking for some new activities to add to your routine, you could try downloading the Alzheimer’s Society activities handbook. The handbook includes a range of different activities including ‘activities at home’ and ‘online activities’, which could be... 
by jess | Jan 14, 2021 | Health & wellbeing, Staying connected
Many people experience loneliness to one degree or another, and the current pandemic may be making this more common. The Great Get Together and The Marmalade Trust have come together to produce the Understanding Loneliness Toolkit to help raise awareness and reduce... 
by jess | Jan 8, 2021 | Music & arts, Staying connected
Art galleries around the world are now offering online tours. This Time Out London article provides suggestions of some London galleries that you can now enjoy virtually. If you’d like to make this a social event, you could start up a weekly cultural club with some... 
by jess | Dec 31, 2020 | Hobbies & crafts, Music & arts, Staying connected
Singing is an uplifting activity which can help to boost mood and happiness. Anyway, who doesn’t love a bit of a sing along? Luminate (Scotland’s creative ageing organisation) has worked with award-winning musician Karine Polwart, and choirs and song leaders around... 
