Have a go at birdwatching from home
Being around nature can have a very calming effect. While we might not be able to get out much at the moment, bird watching from home could be a fun and convenient alternative. It’s not essential to kit yourself out with expensive, high tech equipment to enjoy this...
Visit Open Doors London for LGBT+ activity inspiration
Open Doors London is an organisation working with people over 50 in the LGBT+ community. They have created this great online resource for these times of isolation. From theatre and literature to health and hobbies, this page shares a wealth of ideas to keep you...
Try out laughter therapy
There’s no doubt that we are living through anxious times, so what better than a good giggle? Laughter therapy, or laughter yoga, takes this to the next level – both providing a muscle workout and releasing valuable stress-reducing endorphins into your system. ...
Order repeat prescriptions online
Avoid a trip to the surgery or pharmacy by ordering your repeat prescriptions online. There’s a range of pharmacies that now offer this service – Lloyds, Boots and Superdrug just to name a few. Once you’ve selected a pharmacy with an online service, you’ll need...
Create a relaxation zone in your garden
If you have a garden, now is a great time to make the most of every inch of it. Creating an area especially for you to relax in could be a fun and rewarding project…and of course the result will be well worth the effort. Having a designated spot outside to...Latest tweets
Out today via @alzheimerssoc "From Diagnosis to End of Life: lived experiences of dementia care and support". 👀out for report authors @EllaRobinson01 @kielankielan at our @DementiaCan forum in Nov, as we consider the positive role @Pers_Care can play #RightAtTheStartEnquiry
'Even before the pandemic, too many people were left in limbo, misdiagnosed, or passed from pillar to post. Now is the time to press reset & put in place consistent diagnostic services across the country.'
@FiCarragher Director of Research & Influencing https://www.hsj.co.uk/mental-health/the-nhs-must-aim-for-more-than-just-recovering-dementia-diagnosis-rates/7028671.article