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Here are some of our older blog posts.
A blog is a series of articles where people write about how they feel about something, a bit like an online diary. This blog will share the experiences of the people involved in our projects, including 'Life with Dementia', in their own words.
We'd love to hear what you think - please leave a comment, you can do that after the end of each article.
12 ways to increase wildlife in your garden
Suzanne Osborne
Here is a summary of a short talk on Zoom with 12 top tips on increasing wildlife in your garden.
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Here is a summary of a short talk on Zoom with 12 top tips on increasing wildlife in your garden.
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Event: How to get involved in Garden Wildlife Surveys
Michael Craven
One of our trustees Michael Craven will be giving a short talk about Garden Wildlife Surveys on Zoom
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One of our trustees Michael Craven will be giving a short talk about Garden Wildlife Surveys on Zoom
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How our walking group went ‘virtual’ for people living with dementia
Ghazal Mazloumi
Ghazal shares how we've adapted, and how even a virtual walk has helped our members during lockdown.
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Ghazal shares how we've adapted, and how even a virtual walk has helped our members during lockdown.
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Keeping a brave face on things
Steve Litchfield
It's been a very difficult period for "Friends for Life (Nottingham)", but the group is keeping busy with lots of craft and humour in its Zoom meetings.
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It's been a very difficult period for "Friends for Life (Nottingham)", but the group is keeping busy with lots of craft and humour in its Zoom meetings.
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Raising funds for a Magic Table
Steve Litchfield
The Friends for Life (Nottm) "Ay'e up mi duck" DEEP group has been raising funds for a "Magic Table", a Interactive table to play games on.
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The Friends for Life (Nottm) "Ay'e up mi duck" DEEP group has been raising funds for a "Magic Table", a Interactive table to play games on.
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Walking in the Woods
Ghazal Mazloumi
Our Project Development Worker shares some of the work supporting people living with dementia and how this has continued during the pandemic.
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Our Project Development Worker shares some of the work supporting people living with dementia and how this has continued during the pandemic.
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Shocking dementia death rates reveal importance of social contact
Lizzy Dening
Press release: The devastating dementia death rate during COVID-19 proves social interaction is crucial for those living with dementia, 250,000 of which died in the first two months of lockdown.
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Press release: The devastating dementia death rate during COVID-19 proves social interaction is crucial for those living with dementia, 250,000 of which died in the first two months of lockdown.
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Beauty survives gale force winds
Steve Litchfield
Friends for Life (Nottm) celebrate a gardening success - their sunflower "Beauty" overcoming gale force winds and rain and standing at 6' 11" or 211 cm.
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Friends for Life (Nottm) celebrate a gardening success - their sunflower "Beauty" overcoming gale force winds and rain and standing at 6' 11" or 211 cm.
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The New Normal
Dr Jane Rowley
Our project manager Dr Jane Rowley talks about adapting to the challenges of COVID-19 and how online groups have been supporting people living with dementia.
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Our project manager Dr Jane Rowley talks about adapting to the challenges of COVID-19 and how online groups have been supporting people living with dementia.
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Notts Charity Changes Lockdown Life for Those Living with Dementia
Lizzy Dening
Press release: Charity Trent Dementia has been helping those living with dementia engage with new technology to ensure vital community groups continue – from week one of lockdown.
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Press release: Charity Trent Dementia has been helping those living with dementia engage with new technology to ensure vital community groups continue – from week one of lockdown.
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Courage
Ghazal Mazloumi
Our development worker Ghazal writes about needing courage to start organising walks for people living with dementia and what has helped her to overcome her own fears about taking risks.
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Our development worker Ghazal writes about needing courage to start organising walks for people living with dementia and what has helped her to overcome her own fears about taking risks.
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Collaboration
Ghazal Mazloumi
Our development worker Ghazal reflects on the challenge of ensuring family members are informed about our approach and how we worked to support the sharing of information.
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Our development worker Ghazal reflects on the challenge of ensuring family members are informed about our approach and how we worked to support the sharing of information.
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The Morse Code
Ghazal Mazloumi
Our development worker Ghazal shares her experience as an administrator on our empowerment project.
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Our development worker Ghazal shares her experience as an administrator on our empowerment project.
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Supermarket bag packing secures funding for group
Steve Litchfield
The Friends For Life DEEP group raised £551 in just 4 hours, and are planning lots of activities in 2020.
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The Friends For Life DEEP group raised £551 in just 4 hours, and are planning lots of activities in 2020.
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Fundraising success for Nottinghamshire group
Suzanne Osborne
The Ashfield & Mansfield Working Age Dementia Group ran a tombola in early December, raising £400.
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The Ashfield & Mansfield Working Age Dementia Group ran a tombola in early December, raising £400.
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Report from Friends for Life about their Latest Outing
Steve Litchfield
A poem by a member of the "Friends for Life: Ey Up Me Duck” DEEP group in Nottingham, reminiscing about trips to the seaside.
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A poem by a member of the "Friends for Life: Ey Up Me Duck” DEEP group in Nottingham, reminiscing about trips to the seaside.
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Seems just like yesterday
Steve Litchfield
A poem by a member of the "Friends for Life: Ey Up Me Duck” DEEP group in Nottingham, reminiscing about trips to the seaside.
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A poem by a member of the "Friends for Life: Ey Up Me Duck” DEEP group in Nottingham, reminiscing about trips to the seaside.
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Getting a little bit of my Steve back
Cynthia Litchfield
Cynthia, wife of one of the Core Members (Steve Litchfield), talks about her initial apprehension when Steve joined the core group and how taking part became a positive experience for them both.
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Cynthia, wife of one of the Core Members (Steve Litchfield), talks about her initial apprehension when Steve joined the core group and how taking part became a positive experience for them both.
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‘Taking part in an uncharted event’ – Trent Dementia Conference Journey
Jean Eastwood
First-time blogger and core group member, Jean - who led the conversation on DEEP and Peer Support - writes about her experience of taking part in the event as well as the benefits of meeting other people and sharing experiences.
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First-time blogger and core group member, Jean - who led the conversation on DEEP and Peer Support - writes about her experience of taking part in the event as well as the benefits of meeting other people and sharing experiences.
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The most unlikely volunteer to talk about…. “How I have lived with the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s”
Steve Litchfield
There I am, just attending another meeting where I attend a small group of fellow people living with Dementia, who are doing their very best to improve conditions for those living with Dementia...
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There I am, just attending another meeting where I attend a small group of fellow people living with Dementia, who are doing their very best to improve conditions for those living with Dementia...
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