A new documentary has premiered in Ireland. ‘Don’t forget to remember’ follows the artist, Asbestos, as he learns to cope with his mother’s fading memories. The production company say of ‘Don’t forget to remember’: “In collaboration with Asbestos, the film opens an honest conversation about the delicate nature of memory. Through the artist’s process, we…
The Dementia Trust has launched their Disruption Awards. The awards recognise the work of ‘Bold thinkers, passionate groups, and visionary organisations to #MakeChangeHappen.’ Grants of up to £10,000 are on offer, and the organisers are looking to fund 2-3 organisations, partnerships or projects. Find out more about the Disruption Awards here: https://dementiatrust.org/disruption-awards/what-are-the-disruption-awards Applications for Stage…
The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) has launched their Care Workers Advisory Board and Care Worker Champions Project. Supported by The Rayne Foundation, this project seeks to give a stronger voice to care workers and address critical policy issues affecting the social care sector. Applications for Care Workers Advisory Board Members and Care Worker Champions opened…
Re-engage has launched their new Research Service that aims to support interventions that can reduce loneliness and isolation for older people. Jess Doyle, Lead for the Research Accelerator Programme at Re-engage, says: “We have to recognise the experience, knowledge and fantastic life stories older people have and make sure they are not ignored and forgotten….
A new BBC documentary has aired about rugby and dementia entitled ‘Rugby on Trial’. The BBC say of this documentary: “Hundreds of former rugby players are lining up to say head injuries have destroyed their lives. The players are accusing the sport’s governing bodies of failing to look after their welfare after the sport went…
For World Alzheimer’s Month, Dementia UK has launched a campaign under the strapline: ‘Are you listening?’ In the campaign film people living with, or caring for, someone with dementia share what they’d say to the Prime Minister. You can view the film here: Find out more about Dementia UK’s World Alzheimer’s Month campaign here: https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/world-alzheimers-month/
You can’t be person-centred without being culturally inclusive, and you can’t be culturally inclusive without being person-centred. The two go hand in hand. Dr Karan Jutlla, Head of the Centre for Applied and Inclusive Health Research and Dementia Lead, University of Wolverhampton, opened her address with this statement, and went on to give telling examples…
Are you a person diagnosed with memory problems who would like to get involved in a short dementia research study? Researchers want to develop a digital assessment tool that could help to reduce waiting times in Memory Clinics. They are looking for volunteers with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer’s disease who have access…
Dementia Australia has launched ‘Hold the Moment’, a new podcast featuring stories of life after a diagnosis of dementia. Hosted by Jim Rogers, who lives with young onset dementia, and journalist Hamish Macdonald, whose father has dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s, the podcast is a mix of personal experiences and expert advice. You can…
Healthwatch England has published a report entitled ‘A local diagnosis: Learning the lessons of Community Diagnostic Centres’. In the report, Healthwatch England identify barriers for people with dementia in accessing Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs). For example: “At seven sites, local Healthwatch identified issues that could be a barrier for people with dementia, including: The report…