Alzheimer’s Society is looking for people living with dementia to take part in online Zoom sessions as part of their Time for Dementia Programme. The aim of Time for Dementia is to increase awareness and knowledge of dementia amongst student healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses and paramedics. People living with dementia can be…
Anyone working in post-diagnostic dementia support is being urged to use a Policy Brief entitled ‘Reablement: meeting the challenges facing dementia services’. The Policy Brief addresses key issues relating to implementing and accessing reablement in dementia care, and comes from collaborative work from numerous organisations worldwide. The promotion for this Policy Brief says: “Whether you are…
The Young Dementia Network is showcasing activism in the dementia community and would like to hear from anyone who, inspired by the dementia activism of others, has done something to help people affected by young onset dementia. Responses are welcome from people living with dementia or those with experience of caring for someone with dementia…
The Careology podcast has been launched. Produced by The Outstanding Society and supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), it is described as, ‘Your go-to podcast for research, fresh ideas, and real stories shaping the future of social care.’ The podcast covers the latest innovations and evidence-based practices, and hears from…
The ReableDem Catalogue has been shared as a free download for anyone wanting an understanding of the tools, models and interventions currently available for supporting reablement in dementia care. One of the authors, Jackie Pool, says of the ReableDem Catalogue: “This catalogue can be used to provide inspiration and as a guide for sharing knowledge…
A ‘Dignity Environmental Assessment Tool’ (Dignity-EAT) has been published by Design Dignity Dementia, authored by Richard Fleming and Kirsty A Bennett. The Dignity-EAT is free to download and is in three parts – the tool, a scoring spreadsheet and an introduction to the Dignity-EAT. The creators say: “The Dignity-EAT is a new resource designed to…
Social Side Gig, a new social enterprise that recruits committed university and college students into part-time social care roles, has launched a survey to help them understand care providers’ needs. Social Side Gig works by recruiting students with relevant experience and a strong passion for care (IE those studying for a career in health or…
Rachel Niblock, former DEEP co-ordinator, has begun a new online Shared Reading group for people with dementia. Participants should have a love of books and poetry. This is not an academic or book club type experience, but instead is about being in the moment with the words of a book or poem. There isn’t any…
A study investigating building design approaches that promote health and wellbeing in dementia care environments is looking for participants. Insights are welcomed from architects, facility managers, carers and healthcare professionals who have hands-on experience or expertise in designing, working in or managing dementia care environments. The study is aiming to highlight practical solutions that align…
A University of Bath study entitled ‘Working lives with dementia: A digital futures perspective’ has outlined how people with dementia can enjoy productive and rewarding working lives in the digital era, contrary to the widespread stereotype that dementia is incompatible with the use of modern technology. The study argues that the digital revolution risks exacerbating…