The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) has shared their Year of Musical Expression Toolkit.
The toolkit, which is freely available, features resources, ideas and inspiration for incorporating music into activities in a meaningful and engaging way.
You can view and/or download the toolkit here: https://digital.napa-activities.co.uk/view/435010468/
An ingrained practice of “pad culture” in the management of incontinence on hospital wards is having a damaging impact on the dignity and independence of people with dementia, an in-depth study has found. Conducted by the University of West London’s Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory, the study of six wards in three hospitals identified…
The Lewy Body Society’s annual Scarf for Lewy event has seen a mile of homemade scarves wrapped around Manchester’s Central Hall to raise awareness of Lewy body dementia. CEO of the Lewy Body Society, Jacqui Cannon, says: “It is wonderful that wool has brought all our supporters together again in such a colourful and cosy way. People…
Two police officers are being investigated after firing a Taser at a care home resident with dementia who later died. Police were called to the Sussex care home following reports that 93-year-old Donald Burgess, who was in a wheelchair, had threatened staff with a knife. The officers are understood to have used a baton, pepper…
NVISION is a free online resource that helps people with sight problems, including people with Alzheimer’s where it has affected their vision. The US-based website gives guidance on how a wide range of neurological disorders impact on eyesight, what to expect and what action to take. Here is a link to the webpage containing information…
Dementia Friendly East Belfast’s work has been featured on the BBC News, including showcasing art done by people with dementia that’s gone on display in the Holywood Arches library under the exhibition title: ‘Presence in the Past’. You can view the news report, that includes interviews with some of the members of the art group,…
A best practice guide for memory assessment services (MAS) has been produced by the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University, which was commissioned by NHS England and Improvement Cymru. The “Taking Memory Assessment Services into the Future” good practice guide was developed by professionals and people with experience of these services. Professor Claire…