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Mersey Care New LocationAs part of an ongoing programme of improvements, Mersey Care have announced the relocation of mental health services from Mossley Hill Hospital and Norris Green Hub, now at Thomas Leigh in Thomas Lane, Knotty Ash.
This is for older people living in Liverpool and Kirkby, providing an opportunity for some specialist inpatient and community mental health services to be co-located in improved buildings with patient-focussed environments. The change does not affect the referral process or telephone numbers, or where care and treatment is provided, such as out-patient clinics which will continue to be providedat Norris Green Hub and Northwood House Kirkby. Team telephone numbers (7 days a week between 8am – 9pm): 0151 250 6124, 0151 250 6125, 0151 479 3886 The postal address is Thomas Leigh, 1E Thomas Lane, Liverpool L14 5NR |
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It's Memory Walk time again !!
Join thousands of others all across the UK who are walking for a world without dementia. This September and October, Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk events are back - a great opportunity to come together with friends and family to make a real difference.
Sign up now and with every step, you’ll help change the lives of people affected by dementia. To sign up or for more information click here. |
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What the papers say papers ....
"Over the years, I’ve worked a lot with people with dementia in care homes. Overwhelmingly, I would say that for most of them, depression caused by a confusing and unfamiliar world, loneliness, and a lack of staff to give them free caring attention, was much more of an issue than their dementia.Yet it was their dementia that was held responsible for the manifested negative reactions to this situation – shouting, challenging and seemingly irrational behaviour, or becoming withdrawn and tearful.
If this behaviour – a clue to their depression and agitation – is given the time to be understood, then it is often able to be addressed. This needs adequate staffing and care, not the ignorance which thinks it acceptable to give caring little value and to pay care staff paltry wages, with no proper training in the effects of dementia. It is how we as a society treat older people and their lack of a right to mental wellbeing that is the real disability."
Sally Goldsmith
Guardian letters, 10th July.
If this behaviour – a clue to their depression and agitation – is given the time to be understood, then it is often able to be addressed. This needs adequate staffing and care, not the ignorance which thinks it acceptable to give caring little value and to pay care staff paltry wages, with no proper training in the effects of dementia. It is how we as a society treat older people and their lack of a right to mental wellbeing that is the real disability."
Sally Goldsmith
Guardian letters, 10th July.
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Fundraising for Lewy Bodies
Lewy body dementia is the second most common cause of age-related dementia, affecting around 130,000 people in the UK. In September, Clarissa Giebel is running the Great North Run for The Lewy Body Society because more needs to be done to fund & provide good care. You can support her by donating here. |
Helpful hints for carers
When dementia leads to aggression
One in three people living with dementia have been aggressive at times and it can be very difficult for family carers to know how to react and cope. Linda Lawson, Alzheimer's Society Information Officer has provided a link to their very informative and supportive factsheet ‘Aggressive behaviour’ and also this useful website by Lifted Care.
Linda says "I would be interested to hear from anyone, professionals or carers who have experienced aggressive behaviour from a person who has dementia and what tips you have regarding how to deal with it. I will collate all the responses, anonymously, and share with everyone", email address here.
Linda says "I would be interested to hear from anyone, professionals or carers who have experienced aggressive behaviour from a person who has dementia and what tips you have regarding how to deal with it. I will collate all the responses, anonymously, and share with everyone", email address here.
Books to help children understand what's happening
to Grandad and Grandma
to Grandad and Grandma
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Isolation has always been a concern for people with dementia in care homes, but especially during the pandemic. Many people have missed out on the sort of contact and interaction that can be a lifeline.
Alex Winstanley is striving to tackle this using a book that he’s written, inspired by the experiences of his grandma Mary, who had mixed dementia. My Grandma has Dementia, aimed at ages four to 10, explores and explains what life can be like for someone living with the condition and their family. The book also aims to give children an understanding of how they can help to support people with dementia. Available from Amazon here. |
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Why does Grandad forget? is a poignant book for young children up to age 7, produced by best-selling author Rebecca Oxtoby, a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) and phenomenal illustrator Lorna Humphreys This beautiful and heartfelt picture book seeks to explain dementia, exploring the thoughts of a granddaughter whose grandfather is experiencing memory loss. "I wanted to create a child-friendly book, which aims to answer some of the questions that a young child may be wondering, in a sensitive and age-appropriate way." Available from Amazon here. |
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Lasting Power of Attorney - a personal journey Linda Lawson, Information worker with Alzheimer's Society, has written a personal account of her journey towards securing LPA for herself.
It's a very helpful summary of the process and the experiences she had along the way - you can read it here. |
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The Housing Learning and Improvement Network (LIN) is a network bringing together housing, health and social care professionals in England, Wales, and Scotland to exemplify innovative housing solutions for an ageing population.
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On 2nd July, the Housing LIN hosted a meeting of the Housing and Dementia’s Leaders’ Group, comprising of senior executives of housing associations and partners to work together to take forward the actions from the recent All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) inquiry report Housing and Care for Older People.
Organisations shared actions that they had taken from the APPG recommendations and what other learning, research, scheme developments and innovations they were working on. For details and links see here.
Organisations shared actions that they had taken from the APPG recommendations and what other learning, research, scheme developments and innovations they were working on. For details and links see here.
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Former prima ballerina Marta C. Gonzalez revisits her dancing days through the power of music
Former ballerina Marta C. Gonzalez - who lived with dementia - is taken back to her days dancing in Swan Lake thanks to the power of music. Ms Gonzalez, who was a prima ballerina with the New York Ballet in the 1960s, lived with dementia before passing away in 2019. The video was captured by Spanish charity Asociacion Musica para Despertar, who use music from a person's life to improve their mood and memory function after a dementia diagnosis. |
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