There are many different ways to include residents in activities. I recently discovered the benefits of encouraging young volunteers...

It is no secret that we are all different characters. There are also many different types of Dementia which can occur at many different...

The mornings are darker for a longer time now, and the sun sets a little earlier each day. Autumn is my favorite season followed by...

Chris Bannister is a great Folk/Country singer who is well known in the USA and Europe, not only for his own work, but his tribute to...

A Devon businessman, singer/songwriter and Dementia Foundation have come together to create a unique new system for helping people living...

​​ I was talking during my musical activity the other day, off the cuff as usual. I was outside and as I normally use an electronic...

We have the best job in the world!! For many years we have been care home entertainers in Northamptonshire, developing wonderful...

Living in a Land called DEMENTIA Waking each day, not sure where I am, Trusting my eyes whenever I can, Looking around for a familiar...

I’d like to start this blog by asking you a simple question: What are you doing right now? Now, I know you’re reading an internet page...

I have read many interesting articles on the use of art therapy, and the therapeutic and positive benefits gained through its use in...

SAM was featured on BBC spotlight news this week. Groundbreaking “Brain Gym” called “SAM” (short for sing-along machine). Globally there...

In a recent visit to a care home, there was a sense of people feeling bored and waiting for something interesting to happen. There were...

“They have Dementia, so what’s the point in activities…surely they’ll just forget you’ve even been?” This was a quote that I heard the...

You may have a friend or a relative who is living with dementia. Sometimes you may find it hard to engage with that person, especially if...

I have included a calendar on my website which is aimed at the AC. There are so many dates and events to choose from as a base for...

Such a privilege to be able to include a guest blog from Beckie here. Why is music so important for people living with dementia? Why is...

As a Purple Angel Ambassador, inspired by Norman McNamara, I began to make small steps towards creating a Dementia Friendly...