Tag Archives: dementia

Tips for male carers who care for a female relative

February 22, 2013   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia

Guest blog by Lee STRIBLING

Male Carers looking after their female relative

  
We too often assume that it’s always female carers who look after relatives with dementia but that’s not necessarily true. In many families it may be sons who look after their mothers or husbands who look after their wives and this brings particular challenges, not least in terms of how society views this.
Somehow it’s acceptable in society for a daughter to care for a father, and, if there is no funding from a Local Authority for this, may mean that all personal care is undertaken by the daughter. Although people may feel uncomfortable with this, it’s accepted.
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A message from the Prime Minister on Valentines Day

February 14, 2013   Carers, dementia

The official email of the British Prime Minister

Show you care this Valentine’s Day – become a Dementia Friend

 

Free information sessions which give people an insight into what it’s like to live with dementia are now available across England.

The volunteer-led sessions educate people about the small things they can do to make a difference to people living with dementia in their community – from helping someone find the right bus to spreading the word about spotting signs and symptoms.

After completing a session, you’ll become part of a network of Dementia Friends. Visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk

Dementia Challenge

David Cameron talks about being a Dementia Friend

Watch the video where he talks about why dementia is a hugely important issue for the country. David Cameron talks about being a Dementia Friend

 

Dementia Friends is part of the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge which includes initiatives to boost early diagnosis, to make wards and care homes more comfortable and help the public to better understand the condition.

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The Silver Road Day centre must be saved for local carers and residents

February 9, 2013   Carers, disability, health, Norfolk, Older care

Former Norwich day centre removed from auction as battle to keep it for the community continues

Richard Wheeler Wednesday, February 6, 2013

A former city day centre has been removed from an auction after campaigners secured extra time to keep it for the community.

The Silver Rooms, in Silver Road, had been given a guide price of £75,000-plus and was due to be available at an auction on Thursday, February 14.

But the Norfolk County Council-owned building has been added to Norwich City Council’s asset of community value list.

This means community groups have until March 15 to express an interest in the site. If a bid is judged to be valid then a further six months will be made available for groups to raise cash – before it then goes to auction.

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