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Music for people living with dementia

Did you know? Listening to music promotes wellbeing and connections for people living with dementia. If the person you look after has dementia you can tune in to m4d Radio. This is a new internet radio station playing advertisement-free music 24 hours a day. There are five stations. You can pick your era and enjoy […]

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Free online training available for carers

Caring Together is committed to providing and sharing support for carers in the community and we welcome online training available for carers. Promas Online is an online platform providing training and support to help carers deal with the challenges they face. Whether it’s managing stress, finding coping strategies, understanding dementia, caring for yourself or caring […]

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Getting Arty – Shelford Dementia Support Group

Carers and their loved ones with dementia have been getting arty at our Shelford Dementia Support Group – and their creations could be displayed at the new museum at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. They rolled up their sleeves and pounded at a block of clay, creating figures and objects, under the guidance of Sally Todd and […]

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Son Runs Brighton Marathon for The Wednesday Club, Scratby

Steve Ellis, whose father David is a member of The Wednesday Club in Scratby, near Great Yarmouth, is running the Brighton Marathon to raise funds for the group which supports those with dementia and gives their carers a break. It is the second year that keen runner Steve, 42, has supported the popular club run […]

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Psychic Evening Boosts Funds for The Wednesday Club

A fundraising evening with psychic Samanda has raised £307 for The Wednesday Club in Scratby, near Great Yarmouth which supports those affected with dementia. The event, on Friday 9 September, proved very popular with Samanda giving readings throughout the evening at All Saints Parish Hall, Scratby. The Wednesday Club is a social gathering for anyone […]

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David and Eleonore – facing dementia together

David and Eleonore Berry are used to overcoming major obstacles. Many years ago it was Eleonore’s East German parentage that created challenges for them, thwarting David’s career in British military intelligence on security grounds. But now they face their biggest hurdle, 60 years after first meeting and falling in love – living with dementia. David, […]

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