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Dementia Awareness Week 21 – 26 May

May 16th, 2012

The Alzheimer’s Society is holding a special Singing for the Brain® in Bath as part of Dementia Awareness Week.

Singing for the Brain® in Bath? Maybe you wonder what it’s all about?

Why not come along to an open afternoon at the Somerset Room at the Manvers St. Baptist Church and find out what we do

On Wednesday 23rd May 2.30~4.30pm

Enjoy tea and cakes, a short concert from our fantastic lead singers ~ David, Lindy and Pete ~ then join in a ‘taster’ session of Singing for the Brain®  NO singing ability required ~ it’s about having fun, enjoying life and to help us remember the person – Dementia Awareness Week 2012.  Do go along and join them, you will be made very welcome.

`dementia adventure’

I attended an event put together by Young Dementia UK on Tuesday 15 May, the Young Dementia UK staff gave a very warm welcome and I had the opportunity of speaking with Tessa Gutteridge, the Director of this brilliant organisation, her enthusiasm is catching!

The setting was stunning as it took place at Buscot Park in Faringdon, Oxon and the speaker Neil Mapes, Director of `dementia adventure’ was truly inspiring. Neil spoke about the organisation he and his wife have built up providing high quality adventures ranging from short park walks to international holidays and bespoke group breaks. Neil, through a series of short films, was able to demonstrate just how much these outdoor activities make a difference to the people that take part in them.  Having grown up with three grandparents who had dementia, Neil is only too aware of the restrictions placed on people with dementia and the isolation that causes. Do have a look at the website, the benefits of going on one of these trips are numerous, most importantly it will lift your spirit, give you a sense of friendship, working as a team and a sense of belonging. www.dementiaadventure.co.uk

 

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24 Hour Helpline

May 9th, 2012

Fantastic news! dementia web now has a 24 hour helpline. You will be pleased to know you will get through to a human being, none of this push button 1, push button 2 and having to listen to a terrible version of Vivaldi. If you or someone who is close to you has been diagnosed with dementia, a whole range of emotions may bubble up. The most common is being scared and then wondering what to do next.

Support really is at hand 24 hours a day, you can phone at any time, your calls will be taken by qualified staff and you can rest assured that confidentiality is paramount. You don’t even have to give your name.

0845 1204048

If you have concerns about Alzheimer’s disease or about any other form of dementia, the 24 hour dementia helpline can provide emotional support and information on different services and support that you can access.

 

The Carers’ Centre

Big changes are ahead, several new services to help you and the person you care for are being put into place. It really is exciting times for The Carers’ Centre.  As soon as the new services are in place, it will be flagged up on dementia web news. In the meantime, have a look at some of the events they have organised, there is sure to be something that interests you:

11th May 2012
Think Tank

An informal and supportive meeting for carers of people with mood disorders such as depression, schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. St John’s Court, St John’s… Find out more

 13th May 2012
Young Adult Carers’ Pub Quiz

Test your skills and meet other carers aged 18 to 30. The Cork, 11-12 Westgate Buildings, Bath BA1 1EB… Find out more

14th May 2012
Bath Carers’ Peer Support Group

A peer support group for carers to help each other. Community Room, Kingsmead Court, Kingsmead North, Bath BA1 1XB… Find out more

14th May 2012
Carers For Each Other

A support group for carers with a learning disability. King Of Wessex Pub, James Street West, Bath BA1 2BX … Find out more

17th May 2012
Caring and Working for Parent Carers

A workshop for parent carers thinking about working or starting a business. Pine Court, Radstock BA3 3HL… Find out more

17th May 2012
Indian Head Massage For Carers

Book a free relaxing Indian Head Massage. This is a non-invasive fully clothed treatment. The therapist stands behind the seated client & performs a flowing… Find out more

19th May 2012
Carers’ Drop In Service

Drop in for free help, advice, information and support from a member of the Carers’ Centre team. No booking required. Newbridge Surgery, 129 Newbridge Hill… Find out more

 

 

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Creative Arts Help Improve the Wellbeing of People with Dementia.

April 12th, 2012

All forms of art can be therapeutic. It can help people relax, give them a hobby, provide an opportunity to meet other people and is also a way to express feelings and emotions. Through a conference on Monday 11 June at The Albany, Deptford, London, The Creative Dementia Arts Network aims to bring together individuals and organisations to promote the quality of life of people living with dementia, support family carers and work with local communities using the creative arts. Read more……

Carers’ Centre Events

16th April 2012
Bath Carers’ Peer Support Group

A peer support group for carers to help each other. Community Room, Kingsmead Court, Kingsmead North, Bath BA1 1XB… Find out more

16th April 2012
Carers For Each Other

A support group for carers with a learning disability. King Of Wessex Pub, James Street West, Bath BA1 2BX … Find out more

17th April 2012
Refreshing Day For Carers

A relaxing day away from caring with a therapy session and workshops. The Ammerdown Centre, Radstock BA3 5SW … Find out more

17th April 2012
Indian Head Massage For Carers

Book a free relaxing Indian Head Massage. This is a non-invasive fully clothed treatment. The therapist stands behind the seated client & performs a flowing… Find out more

18th April 2012
Job Search Strategies – A Workshop for Carers

For carers looking for work or thinking of starting a business. A workshop to help with job search strategies and techniques. At the Carers’ Centre… Find out more

19th April 2012
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities

A free 10 week parenting programme starting 19th April for parents of children aged 8 to 17. 10.00am to 2.00pm Norton Radstock College, South Hill Park, Wells… Find out more

20th April 2012
Carers’ Week Forum for Carers

Have your say and shape health and social care services in Bath and North East Somerset.10.00am to 12.30pm followed by lunch and another forum will be held… Find out more

21st April 2012
Family Play Walk

A Family Play Walk led by James Beattie. Buggy-friendly – slow walkers welcome! Meet at 10.30am at Widcombe Lock To book contact James Beattie: 01225 832479 … Find out more

23rd April 2012
Parent Carers Aiming High Annual General Meeting

Calling all parent carers! Come along to find out how you can get involved and make a difference. With lunch,  refreshments and pampering sessions. Saltford… Find out more

24th April 2012
Parent Carers’ Drop In

For all parent carers – just drop in for a chat, support or information from a member of our team. No booking required. Gallery Café at Fosseway School… Find out more

25th April 2012
Carers’ Employment Support Group

A new support group for carers looking for work or starting a business. With guest speakers, providing help and advice. At the Carers’ Centre… Find out more

25th April 2012
Two’s Company

Come along together for a visit to the Holburne Museum – nominated for the Art Fund Prize 2012. Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4DB… Find out more

25th April 2012
Indian Head Massage For Carers

Book a free relaxing Indian Head Massage. This is a non-invasive fully clothed treatment. The therapist stands behind the seated client & performs a flowing… Find out more

25th April 2012
Gardens Are Good For You

Expert gardening tips and advice from Prior Park’s gardening guru – John Tucker. Prior Park Garden Centre, Prior Park Road, Bath BA2 4NF … Find out more

26th April 2012
Building Personal Confidence – A Workshop for Carers

For carers looking for work or thinking of starting a business. A workshop to help with building personal confidence. St Barts Church Hall, King Edward Road… Find out more

27th April 2012
Think Tank

A support group for carers of people with mood disorders such as depression, bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. This meeting has a walk followed by afternoon… Find out more

1st May 2012
Carers’ Drop In Service

Come and speak to a member of our team about your caring issues. No booking required. Keynsham Health Centre, St Clements Road, Keynsham BS31 1AG… Find out more

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King’s Fund award winning workshop – Designing Hospital Environments for People with Dementia

April 2nd, 2012

Designing Hospital Environments for People with Dementia

Two-day residential workshops

17-18 May 2012 – Cranage Hall near Crewe;

5-6 September 2012 – Alexandra House near Swindon

There is increasing evidence that the environment of care, particularly in acute hospitals, can have a significant effect on people who have dementia. Yet health professionals and estates and facilities staff often struggle with how best to create a therapeutic environment for people with dementia.

The King’s Fund’s award-winning Enhancing the Healing Environment programme proves that straightforward and inexpensive changes to the design and fabric of the care environment can have a considerable impact on the wellbeing of people with dementia, while at the same time reducing overall service costs.

Details can be viewed here. www.kingsfund.org.uk/eheevents

Carers’ Centre

As always the Carers’ Centre has plenty of activities going on over the Easter Week, do have a look there is sure to be something that will suit you:

3rd April 2012
Carers’ Drop In Service

Come and speak to a member of our team about your caring issues. No booking required. Keynsham Health Centre, St Clements Road, Keynsham. BS31 1AG… Find out more

3rd April 2012
Watercolour Painting for Carers

Why not come along for a break and try watercolour painting with artist and volunteer Barry Hulme? Barry says: ” I paint in water colour and acrylics; my… Find out more

3rd April 2012
The Memory Cafe

Information and advice for carers of and people with dementia, Please note our new venue! The Bear, 6-10 Wellsway, Bath. BA2 3AQ… Find out more

4th April 2012
Carers’ Drop In Service

Drop in for free help, advice, information and support from a member of the Carers’ Centre team. No booking required. The Atrium, Royal United Hospital, Combe… Find out more

5th April 2012
St John Ambulance Training For Carers

A four-week course for carers. Infection control, medicine awareness and help with controlling incontinence. Hawthorn Sheltered Housing Meeting Room… Find out more

5th April 2012
Carers’ Drop In Service

Drop in for free help, advice, information and support from a member of the Carers’ Centre team. No booking required. Combe Ward, Royal United Hospital, Combe… Find out more

7th April 2012
Carers’ Drop In Service

Come and speak to a member of our team about your caring issues. No booking required. Oldfield Surgery, 45 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath. BA2 3HT… Find out more

8th April 2012
Young Adult Carers’ Pub Quiz

Test your skills and meet other carers aged 18 to 30. The Cork, 11-12 Westgate Buildings, Bath. BA1 1EB… Find out more

 

 

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Carers’ Centre Events

March 20th, 2012

 21st March 2012
Two’s Company FREE lunch and visit to Whitehall Garden Centre

Whitehall Garden Centre has something for everyone, from plants and pet supplies to garden furniture and gifts. Come along with the person you care for and… Find out more

21st March 2012
Employment Support Group

A new support group is for carers seeking employment or self-employment. At the Carers’ Centre… Find out more

25th March 2012
Young Adult Carers’ Pub Quiz

Test your knowledge and meet other carers aged 18-30. The Cork (Upstairs), 11-12 Westgate Buildings, Bath BA1 1EB… Find out more

27th March 2012
Watercolour Painting for Carers

Why not come along for a break and try watercolour painting with artist and volunteer Barry Hulme? Barry says: “I paint in water colour and acrylics; my… Find out more

28th March 2012
Carers’ Drop In Service

Come and speak to a member of our team about your caring issues. No booking required. St Martin’s Hospital, Midford Road, Bath BA2 5RP… Find out more

3rd April 2012
Carers’ Drop In Service

Come and speak to a member of our team about your caring issues. No booking required. Keynsham Health Centre, St Clements Road, Keynsham BS31 1AG… Find out more

 

 

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Successful Clinical Trials

March 12th, 2012

From a recent clinical trial which involved the continued use of certain dementia drug treatments for people with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s, the results  showed significantly better cognitive and function abilities. The research involved 295 Alzheimer’s patients in Britain who were assigned to one of four separate groups – one continuing to take donepezil (Aricept), one stopping donepezil and getting a placebo, one stopping donepezil and starting memantine (Ebixa), and a fourth taking both drugs together. Robert Howard, a professor at King’s College London, who led the trial, said it was the first to show the value of continued drug treatment for patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. Read more… 

You may like to read the report from the New England Journal of Medicine…

For details on the process used for the clinical trials read…

Events

13th March 2012
Carers’ Forum

Come along and shape the bid for the new contract for carers’ services in Bath and North East Somerset. Lunch provided. Saltford Golf Course, Golf Club Lane… Find out more

13th March 2012
Watercolour Painting for Carers

Why not come along for a break and try watercolour painting with artist and volunteer Barry Hulme? Barry says: ” I paint in water colour and acrylics; my… Find out more

14th March 2012
Carers’ Drop In Service

Drop in for free help, advice, information and support from a member of the Carers’ Centre team. No booking required. Paulton Hospital, Salisbury Road… Find out more

15th March 2012
Social Media Networking

Help for carers with finding work and finding new customers if you are self-employed. A free workshop training in two forms of Social Media – LinkedIn and… Find out more

15th March 2012
Indian Head Massage For Carers

Book a free relaxing Indian Head Massage. This is a non-invasive fully clothed treatment. The therapist stands behind the seated client & performs a flowing… Find out more

15th March 2012
St John Ambulance Training For Carers

The last week of a 4 week course for carers. Memory and memory loss, stress awareness and relaxation. Somer Housing Community Centre, Selbourne Close, Weston… Find out more

19th March 2012
Bath Carers’ Peer Support Group

A peer support group for carers to help each other. Community Room, Kingsmead Court, Kingsmead North, Bath BA1 1XB… Find out more

 

 

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Gold Charter Mark

March 5th, 2012

What a refreshing change to hear praise for work carried out by the NHS and that an award has been presented. So often all one hears is the negative and it must be soul destroying for the nurses and doctors who work so hard and really do care. To all the staff concerned with the care of dementia patients on Midford Ward at the Royal United Hospital in Bath – WELL DONE. The ward reached gold Charter Mark standard for the care given to patients with dementia. This is even more of an achievement as Midford ward is an acute medical ward rather than a dedicated dementia ward. Brilliant! Full story…..

Events

7th March 2012
Carers’ Drop In Service

Drop in for free help, advice, information and support from a member of the Carers’ Centre team. No booking required. The Atrium, Royal United Hospital, Combe… Find out more

8th March 2012
Interview Skills Training for Carers

Interview skills training for carers thinking about work, or already seeking employment. Delivered by Carers’ Centre Employment and Training guru, Clive… Find out more

8th March 2012
St John Ambulance Training For Carers

Week 3 of a 4 week course for carers. Moving and handling and falls prevention. Somer Housing Community Centre, Selbourne Close, Weston, Bath BA1 3HU… Find out more

9th March 2012
Think Tank

A support group for carers of people with mood disorders such as depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. JOINT MEETING OF BATH AND RADSTOCK THINK TANK… Find out more

12th March 2012
Mental Health and FIrst Aid Training

Provided FREE for carers by Bath Mind. Bath Mind Training Room, 13 Abbey Church Yard, Bath BA1 1LY… Find out more

13th March 2012
Carers’ Forum

Come along and shape the bid for the new contract for carers’ services in Bath and North East Somerset. Lunch provided. Saltford Golf Course, Golf Club Lane… Find out more

13th March 2012
Watercolour Painting for Carers

Why not come along for a break and try watercolour painting with artist and volunteer Barry Hulme? Barry says: ” I paint in water colour and acrylics; my… Find out more

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Afternoon Tea Dance

February 23rd, 2012

Alzheimer’s Society

An Afternoon Tea Dance is being held to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. Everyone welcome.  If you have a partner, bring them or come and meet a new one!  Dance to wonderful music from The Cafe Band.  Or simply come along to enjoy the music and have a scrumptious afternoon tea.    The event is being held on Friday 9th March 2012 from 1pm ~ 3pm   at:

Pinelea Day Centre,  Greenacres,  Midsomer Norton. BA3 2RD                                        
 
Only £3.50 per head ( includes refreshments).                  
 
Thanks for your support

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Looking After Yourself

February 13th, 2012

If you have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia it is so important that you look after yourself by eating the right foods, keeping active and keeping in touch with friends and family. Here are just a few tips to start you off:

Try to make sure you have your 5 a day, almost all fruit and vegetables count towards your 5 a day – they form part of a healthy, balanced diet. The 5 a day, together with whole grains, fish and unsaturated fat such as olive oil will ensure healthy eating. Dairy products and meat should be limited as they are high in saturated fat, which could cause narrowing of the arteries. Try to cut down on your salt intake, 75% of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy. Look for low salt versions of pre-prepared food; drink plenty of water each day.

Keeping  Active

It is important to keep active, try to stay involved with everyday activities e.g. housework, gardening and washing. Continue with sport that you are involved with at present e.g. the gym, running, swimming – get a good friend to go with you if you are apprehensive. The exercise you do doesn’t have to be strenuous, walking and dancing are brilliant ways to keep active and enjoy yourself. Go to quizzes, join an art group, it is so relaxing. Take up a craft, read, listen to music, go to the cinema – these are all activities that will keep you stimulated.

Keep in Touch

Make sure you still visit your friends and family – let them come to you too. Talk about things you want to do, places you want to go and encourage their help and support.

Events

14th February 2012
Carers’ Refreshing Days at Ammerdown

A relaxing day away from caring with coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, a therapy session and workshops. The Ammerdown Centre, Radstock, Somerset BA3 5SW  … Find out more

14th February 2012
Indian Head Massage For Carers

Book a free relaxing Indian Head Massage. This is a non-invasive fully clothed treatment. The therapist stands behind the seated client & performs a flowing… Find out more

15th February 2012
Sirona Care and Health information Session

Find out more about how health and social care services are being provided locally with presentations from Stella Doble, Strategic Director of Adult Services… Find out more

20th February 2012
Bath Carers’ Peer Support Group

A peer support group for carers to help each other. Community Room, Kingsmead Court, Kingsmead North, Bath BA1 1XB… Find out more

 

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Care is in crisis – Age UK Petition.

January 30th, 2012

Many of those who need help and support are being badly let down by a faltering  system, while others find themselves having to sell their homes in order to pay for support they need. Age UK are calling on the Government to reform the care system to ensure people in later life receive high quality care and support. Read more….

Age UK wants to collect 100,000 signatures and you can add your name to their petition right now:  The Government has promised a White Paper on care reform in the spring. This is a crucial moment to influence the future direction of social care – possibly for a generation.

BEMSCA Workshop

Bath Ethnic Minority Senior Citizens Association (BEMSCA)

On Friday 27 January I was asked to give a workshop to some of their members at Fairfield House in Bath. As before I was given a very warm welcome and was met by a lively and very interested group. After showing everyone how to navigate Dementia web Bath and North East Somerset website and giving them a brief description about dementia and what it means the floor was open for questions. Well they all certainly kept me on my toes; the questions came thick and fast and on a variety of topics. It was interesting to see how members listened to their friends and offered support too. BEMSCA really does show how a community can come together and help each other; it is such a lovely place.

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