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Art and Drama Make a Difference

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Art and Drama Help People with Dementia

This project, at present, is a pilot study that is being carried out at Royal Holloway, University of London. Its aim is to help combat the feelings of isolation, loneliness and exclusion for people with dementia; improve their ability to communicate; and help develop a bond between carers and the loved one being cared for. It is often easier to express ones feelings through role play or painting and as such provides a cathartic affect too. Read more…

Events

12th October 2011
Tai Chi

A gentle exercise paced for the slowest member. ’I thoroughly recommend this for carers to help with anger management and relaxation’ Julian Postle, carer  £3Find out more

12th October 2011
Carers’ Drop In Service

Come and speak to a member of our team about your caring issues. No booking required.  Paulton Hospital, Salisbury Road, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7SB… Find out more

17th October 2011
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

17th October 2011
Carers For Each Other

A support group for carers with a learning disability.Carers’ Centre, 1 Riverside Cottages, Radstock BA3 3PS  … Find out more

Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Subjective Memory Impairment as a Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease

The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has played an important part in the diagnosis of many diseases. With work carried out by researchers from Bonn and Berlin, functional MRI can detect even earlier signs of Alzheimer’s Disease according to Science Daily news.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most frequent cause of dementia. The key to dementia prevention is diagnosis as early as possible. For some years now it has been a confirmed fact that in individuals who already have a slight objective memory impairment it is possible to diagnose the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by means of imaging procedures and cerebrospinal fluid tests. However, it would be even better to reveal signs of such a disease at an even earlier stage. Researchers from Bonn and Berlin have now taken an important step in this direction: They found signs of brain function disorders in individuals who merely experience a subjective deterioration in memory without any reduced performance been detectable in objective behavioral tests. Read more…….

Activity Tips

Create an online memory book of stories and photos about someone close to you.

Forget Me Not Book is an online memory book aimed at those people trying to find a way to improve the lives of the people they care about by collecting and sharing memories through photo’s and stories.

You can print out the photo’s and stories and use them to connect with a loved one as you once again share some special memories. Read more…

Events

The Carers’ Centre   for Bath and North East Somerset have a variety of activities taking place do call to check availability and suitability on 01761 431388.

7th September 2011
Carers’ Involvement Group

Help get carers’ views into the services that matter. With guest speakers. At the Carers’ Centre… Find out more

7th September 2011
Tai Chi

A gentle exercise paced for the slowest member. ’I thoroughly recommend this for carers to help with anger management and relaxation’ Julian Postle, carer  £3Find out more

7th September 2011
Gardens Are Good For You

Demonstrations and expert advice on all gardening matters. Prior Park Garden Centre, Prior Park Road, Bath BA2 4NK… Find out more

14th September 2011
Tai Chi

A gentle exercise paced for the slowest member. ’I thoroughly recommend this for carers to help with anger management and relaxation’ Julian Postle, carer  £3Find out more

14th September 2011
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 September 2011
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

 

 

Fish Oil Does Make a Difference

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Study Identifies Fish Oil’s Impact on Cognition and Brain Structure

Over the past few years there has been a lot of media coverage on the use of Omega 3, derived from oily fish, to help boost memory. This recent report from Rhode Island Hospital’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Centre sends out a very positive message.

Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center have found positive associations between fish oil supplements and cognitive functioning as well as differences in brain structure between users and non-users of fish oil supplements. The findings suggest possible benefits of fish oil supplements on brain health and ageing. The results were reported at the recent International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease, in Paris, France. Read more…

Useful Tips

On searching through the Internet this American company had some very useful tips to help make life a little easier at meal times for people with dementia. There are some of course that you will have come across before, however it is still worth a look…..

Events

As always the Carers’ Centre at Radstock has a good variety of events to go towith a very new one started – Tai Chi, very relaxing. Either look on their website or give them a call. Tel: 01761 431388. Always check the activity will be suitable for you and your loved one.

24th August 2011
Tai Chi

A gentle exercise paced for the slowest member. ’I thoroughly recommend this for carers to help with anger management and relaxation’ Julian Postle, carer  £3Find out more

24th August 2011
Carers’ Drop In Service

Come and speak to a member of our team about your caring issues. No booking required. Sulis Unit, St Martins Hospital, Clara Cross Lane, Bath BA2 5RP… Find out more

25th August 2011
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

26th August 2011
The Memory Cafe

Information and advice for carers of and people with dementia. Open House Centre, Manvers St Baptist Church, Bath BA1 1JW… Find out more

27th August 2011
Carers’ Coffee and Cakes

Drop in for free help and information on all your caring needs, plus financial advice from Somer Housing independent Living Service for cares aged over 65. No.booking required. Find out more

27th August 2011
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

30th August 2011
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

30th August 2011
Memory Cafe

Information and advice for carers of people developing memory problems. Open House Centre, Manvers St Baptist Church, Bath BA1 1JW    … Find out more

31st August 2011
Parent Carers’ Drop In

Pop in for a chat, support or information – access to useful resource library for parent carers. With healthy snacks and refreshments. At the Carers’ Centre  … Find out more

31st August 2011
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

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