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Dementia Community of Practice update
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ECHO™ dementia sessions starting
We are pleased to see two new ECHO dementia networks sharing best practice at St Columba's and St Christopher's hospices. The video webinars will soon be fully up and running and we will update you all as they progress and share any resources with you.
Books and chapters by Karen Harrison-Dening, Head of Research and Publications, Dementia UK
Did you know Karen Harrison-Dening who you may have met, presenting at one of our Community of Practice events, is credited in many publications for dementia research? We thought you might like to see a list of these books and chapters for your reference.
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Articles and resources hand picked for you
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'Time for a Cuppa 2020' - register for your free fundraising pack from Dementia UK
Dementia UK tell us: "Time for a Cuppa is the perfect occasion to get together with colleagues or friends and family over a cuppa and some cake, whilst raising money to help dementia specialist nurses to support more families facing dementia."
Get involved and find out more.
Hold your tea party any day or month that suits. 1 - 8 March is the prime time. To raise awareness, British celebrities whose families have been affected by dementia – including Downtown Abbey actress, Phyllis Logan, have recreated movie-history moments. Why not take a look?
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‘Delivering the dementia moonshot: a plan to find life-changing treatments’
We are pleased to see Alzheimer's Research UK call on government to invest in six priority research areas, which will help to deliver a life-changing treatment for dementia.
In their 2019 manifesto, the Conservative party pledged to launch a “Dementia Moonshot” to find a cure for dementia.
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It was also good news to see the additional aim to double research funding and speed up trials for new treatments.
The government is now called upon to deliver on six key areas.
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"7 new developments in dementia research"
We have seven 'new' developments for you in dementia research. The Alzheimer's Society tell us their research funding played a key role and that is great to hear.
Read the blog on the Alzheimer's website and find out more.
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Did you know silent discos are enjoyed by people with dementia?
A silent disco streams music to your headphones allowing a very personal connection to music.
Two sisters, the team behind 'Silent Music Memories' run the discos in adult care homes and we thought to let you know how much residents with dementia are enjoying the experience.
“People who do not usually talk, sing along and they know all the words. Wheelchair users and those with frames get up and start dancing".
Get lyrical with the full story on our ehospice website.
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Dementia survey needs your expertise
The Alzheimer’s Society is exploring the barriers to providing effective care and support along the dementia pathway. Let them know of your exemplar standards of practice. This is a chance to feed into a report on the state of dementia care later this year.
Take the survey and have your say. Thank you.
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Support and care for people living with dementia from minority communities
We have discovered some resources from the Race Equality Foundation which we hope you find useful. Multiple resources, from various sources, are on offer from the Health and Care section of their website. These include:
- Diversity and inclusiveness in dementia: Listening Event report, Salford Institute for Dementia
- What do we know about the attitudes, experiences and needs of black and minority ethnic carers of people with dementia in the United Kingdom? A systematic review of empirical research findings
See links to these resources on one web page
If you like any of these and want to talk to us about putting them into practice we would love to hear from you.
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Lights, camera, action
My Life films, specialise in producing films with therapeutic value to people with dementia. They are looking for people from the London area who would benefit from a 'My Life' film. They have funding to offer this as a free service.
They would love you to refer contacts to them by contacting Charlotte George.
Find out what a 'My Life' film involves.
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Upcoming events you may like - don't miss out
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Would you like a free ticket to seminars and masterclasses?
17 - 18 March, NEC Birmingham
CPD accredited masterclasses at the "Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo" are on offer. They have a choice from 100 seminars and 50 masterclasses so why not take a look?
Find out more
Book a place
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Are you based in Scotland and would you like to attend a free technology event?
Tuesday 24 March at Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre.
The Life Changes Trust, along with the William Grant Foundation, Alzheimer Scotland and HammondCare is hosting a free event called “All Things Tech."
They tell us the "programme has been designed so that people with dementia, unpaid carers, professionals working in dementia and industry experts can come together to share learning around the use of and benefits of technology."
The Trust will launch a report called “Dementia and Technology – a literature review and study” which looks at the effectiveness of assistive technology devices.
Further information and registration
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Arts for dementia
Want to get creative with activities for people with dementia? We have found a calendar-based listing for you, offering events across music, art and relaxed viewings of film and drama in 'dementia-friendly settings'.
You can search by location, date, art form and dementia need, at your convenience or even post up your own event.
Find events on the Arts 4 Dementia website
We hope you enjoy the show. If you do, let us know.
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Events calendar for carers
Have you heard of the organisation 'Dementia Carers Count'? We have discovered they offer you a handy, annual events calendar. They say the courses "are for family, friends and partners caring for someone with dementia. We have a range of courses, some established with new ones in development."
Take a look at events to support carers
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You are always welcome to contribute to our newsletter
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Do you have updates for what is going on in dementia? Suggestions on how we can improve your newsletter, a story to tell, or an experience to share? Been to an event or have a comment on any of our featured items? Always feel free to email Stuart Duncan. Thank you.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Would your colleagues like to sign up to the Dementia Community of Practice?
It's great to see people continue to sign up for the community of practice at Hospice UK. People frequently ask us how. If you are not already a member and would like to join us:
Register on our networks, communities and subscription page.
When you have signed up it is easier for us to keep you up to date. Any questions or content suggestions please do contact Stuart Duncan. Thank you.
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