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How to tell people about a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

By speaking to your family, friends and employer about your Alzheimer’s diagnosis, you can prepare for the future Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult time for anyone. This condition – the most common form of dementia –

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Why dementia care demands a SPECAL approach

One in six of us will develop dementia at some point during our lifetimes. For a condition that affects so many, it is surprising that we’re only just beginning to take steps towards understanding and trying to minimise its negative

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What steps can be taken towards a cure for dementia?

Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK (Alzheimer’s Society), and global rates of the condition are doubling every 20 years among the 80+ age group (The Guardian). Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK (Alzheimer’s Society), and global rates of

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Wellness Café

A free café for older people to enjoy tea, cake, table tennis and social activities. A free café for older people to enjoy tea, cake, table tennis and social activities. Greenhouse Sports Centre Time – 1-3 pm Date – 2nd July and 1st

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Stretch your legs to grow your brain

A recent study carried out has shown that taking a regular brisk walk could slow down brain shrinkage and increase the size of parts of the brain linked to memory and planning. A recent study carried out has shown that

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Musical Memories – Surrey

Musical Memories is a service provided by Alzheimer’s Society which uses singing to bring people together in a friendly and stimulating social environment. Musical Memories is a service provided by Alzheimer’s Society which uses singing to bring people together in

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Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community

Dementia Friendly Events in Sevenoaks The Community Forum works towards making the Sevenoaks Area truly Dementia Friendly through sharing local information and best practice. All members are voluntary and work in partnership to create and deliver new services, training, offer support and raise awareness of dementia.

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