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My life with Dementia
2022-05-15 11:53
“I’d love to skydive it looks amazing”
I’d say never thinking I’d actually be signed up to go through with it!
Now here I am with four days to go u… Read More
2022-04-09 22:59
A brand-new Dementia advice service was launched on 1st April for people living with Dementia and their family carers in Sheffield.
The Dementia Advice Sheffield (DAS) service, delivered… Read More
2022-03-12 11:59
You can now book for this summer’s Dementia Friendly Tea Dances at the Crucible.
Come along to our Dementia Friendly Tea Dances for an hour of live singing, dancing and re… Read More
2022-03-01 13:21
In part, Meeting Centres are a 21st Century solution to a long-standing problem in Dementia Care.
For too long many professionals, funders and politicians have viewed people living with D… Read More
2022-02-23 10:21
Deepness Media has commissioned a protest song from Jazz Impresario Sophie Bancroft
It is a response to the UK Governments proposal to replace the Human Rights Act with a watered down Bil… Read More
2022-02-22 17:00
The UK Government plans to replace our Human Rights Act with a UK Bill of Rights
There are grave concerns about the Governments proposals which go along way to watering down the hard won… Read More
2022-01-24 18:39
Deepness Dementia Radio Broadcasting From Ness, Isle of Lewis, run by people living with Dementia where all the presenters are living with Dementia.
With music from the 1700’s to th… Read More
2021-11-18 16:00
This year’s Carers Rights Day campaign on Thursday 25 November will focus on raising awareness of the rights that unpaid carers have. The pandemic has had a massive… Read More
2021-11-18 15:30
Dementia Carers Count supports the 700,000 family members and friends in the UK who are looking after someone with Dementia – sometimes 24 hours a day.
They provide free courses to fa… Read More
2021-11-18 03:00
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched a survey to hear about first-hand experiences of claiming PIP or ESA.
It is open to everyone who has had an assessment to claim… Read More
2021-10-04 12:35
I am asking for your help to trace 62-year-old, Rik. Rik was last seen at Rother Valley Country Park, #Rotherham at around 1pm Sunday 3 October 2021
He is 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build an… Read More
2021-08-09 14:38
Unforgettable Me Not Memory CaféWhen: Monday’s 9.30am till 11.30amFor people with early/mid stage memory lossand their carers. Come along for a cuppa, a bit of *breakfast an… Read More
2021-07-13 10:59
Brave islanders are to ‘Jump for Joy’ from 10,000 feet at the beginning of August in aid of the Dementia UK Admiral Nurses. Hannah Wilson, together with other daring individu… Read More
2021-05-03 10:59
The Deepness Dementia Radio Rock Show in support of World Rocks Against Dementia 2021 is on this week on the following days:
Monday 18:00 BSTTuesday 04:00 BSTWednesday 23:00 BSTFriday 14:… Read More
2021-03-11 12:59
Thank you very much for offering to flag up in your blog our research about testing a 7 week programme for people living with dementia.
We have struggled to recruit people and time is no… Read More
2021-03-01 10:43
Damming figures released by the UK Office of National Statistics this morning at 9:30am GMT, show that
“Dementia … was the most common pre-existing condition for COVID-19 dea… Read More
2020-11-26 16:45
From Disability Sheffield
06 November 2020 by Val Bowen
Disability Sheffield will be running a Zoom drop in every 2 weeks for people to come and share their experiences both good and b… Read More
2020-10-29 12:39
Are you thinking about planning a nature-based programme for people living with dementia?
Join us on this on 16th November for our free webinar to hear about our successful &ls&hell…Read More
2020-09-29 16:39
I have been on a Commissioning Panel for Sheffield City Council and as a result, Age UK Sheffield will soon be launching a brand new service for the city, created specifically to support peo… Read More
2020-09-16 15:05
Monday 7th September 2020, was the 75th Parson Cross Forum, online Memory Cafe since we last met face-to-face on 17th March 2020.
The online Memory Cafes, started on the 20th March… Read More
2020-08-17 12:12
Sheffield Dementia Action Alliance and Enrichment for the Elderly are really excited to be hosting a unique event this August, which will be aiming to help businesses, large and small, to an… Read More
2020-07-30 17:04
John Lewis, the civil rights leader and Congressman, one of the “Big Six”.
Mr Lewis died on July 17 2020 and wrote this essay shortly before his death, to be published upon the… Read More
2020-07-10 08:30
Today is the 50th Parson Cross Forum, online Memory Cafe since we last met face-to-face on 17th March 2020.
The online Memory Cafes, started on the 20th March 2020 and have continued… Read More
2020-05-18 13:32
But what happens next ?
What should happen when this is all over ?
Instead of damaging our mental heal with all this rubbish !
We should put our energies into a time after Covid 19, in other… Read More
2020-05-18 12:24
The lives of over 7 billion people have been changed over the last few months by a virus, not seen before.
It insidiously spread around the world, countries and their peoples were ill prepar… Read More
2020-05-18 11:04
I am reposting a message on Facebook from Samuel Tucker which is the antithesis of all the rubbish being pushed in the media at this time:
“I hear SO many people constantly moaning so… Read More
2020-01-27 18:00
Today is the 75th Anniversary of the “liberation” of Auschwitz, the Nazis’ Concentration Camp responsible for the murder of over 1.1 million human beings.
It wasn’t t… Read More
2020-01-19 09:01
In January 2019, I went to BBC Radio Sheffield with Nigel Worthington, who supports his wife Pat living with Dementia and Grace Stead from the “Enrichment for the Elderly” Charit… Read More
2020-01-10 11:59
A weekly meet up of people who like to sing.
Our repertoire includes Elvis, the Beatles, Carol King, the Mills Brothers, Frank Sinatra and much more.
Where : Firth Park Pavilion, Firth… Read More
2020-01-09 23:59
The Sheffield Carer Card has been developed to reward and recognise all the hard work you do as a carer and is for both young and adult carers.
The Card offers discounts on a range of activi… Read More
2020-01-06 15:04
News
Sheffield Accessible Toilets Campaign
Support and Advice
People living with Dementia and Family Carers
Dementia Advice and Support for People Living with Dementia and Carers
Professiona… Read More
2020-01-06 11:59
Please check there are places available
Where : Parson Cross Forum, 56 Margetson Crescent, Sheffield, S5 9NB
When : Monday 13th January 2020, at 10.00am
Telephone : 0114 3279727,
Email : I… Read More
2020-01-05 11:59
This blog will take a weeks break and be back on 11 January 2020
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dement… Read More
2020-01-04 11:59
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public… Read More
2020-01-03 11:55
Dementia care: ‘It’s not dementia killing me, it’s exhaustion’
Dementia Diaries Episode 1: The impact of the diagnosis
Dementia Diaries Episode 2: Coping with the con… Read More
2020-01-02 11:55
I start this month with a blog by Julia Powell about the sad news that her Mother June passed away last week.
Julia has been an inspiration to many family carers and I have had the pleasure… Read More
2020-01-01 11:55
Glenda Jackson: Britain is facing a ‘dementia black hole’
Seven Tory ministers for disabled people stay silent on UN’s international rights day
CHRISTMAS CARD MOCKING ALZH… Read More
2019-12-30 18:00
What is happening for people with Dementia in Chapelgreen.
Mondays : 1-3pm Dementia Friendly Bowling group- Chapeltown Methodist Church S35 1AE. Call Jill to book your place on 0114 240 3514… Read More
2019-12-30 16:00
Woodhouse Dementia Café (with peer support for carers and activities)
Where : Salvation Army, Tannery Street, Woodhouse, S13 7JW
When : 3rd Monday of the month, 10am – 12noon
C… Read More
2019-12-30 14:00
Well Man’s Group
Where : Woodhouse Library, 3 Skelton Lane, S13 7LY
When : Fortnightly on Fridays, 3pm – 4.30pm
Contact : Nicola on 0114 2690222 or [email protected]
Info… Read More
2019-12-30 11:59
Address : The Old Rectory, 402B Handsworth Rd, Sheffield S13 9BZ
Phone : 0114 269 2537
When : Fortnightly, Thursdays, 1.30pm – 3pm
Contact : Jo-Anne on 07495 548929 or Sarah at… Read More
2019-12-30 10:00
‘Love Sport’ Sporting Memories Group
Where : Woodhouse Library, 3 Skelton Lane, S13 7LY
When : Weekly on Thursdays, 10am – 11.30am
Contact : Nicola on 0114 2690222 or nico… Read More
2019-12-29 16:00
Stocksbridge Community Care Group are up and running with their community Dementia provision in Stocksbridge & Upper Don including:
Memory Time Café at The Venue in Stocksbr… Read More
2019-12-29 14:00
Beighton Dementia Café (with peer support for carers and activities)
Where : Beighton Miners’ Welfare, 52a High Street, S20 1ED
When : 3rd Thursday of the month, 10am – 1… Read More
2019-12-29 11:59
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public… Read More
2019-12-29 10:00
Relax as stories are read aloud
Make friends and chat about how the readings make you feel
Where : Crystal Peaks Library, 1-3 Peak Square, Waterthorpe, Crystal Peaks, Sheffield S20 7PH
Whe… Read More
2019-12-28 16:00
Rosemary Memory Café (Dore) with Carers Support Group
Where : Dore Methodist Church Hall, 3 Savage Lane, Dore, S17 3GW
When : Fortnightly, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 2pm &nd&hell…Read More
2019-12-28 14:00
Sporting Chatter, Body Conditioning and other dementia-friendly activities
Where/When : Various dates and venues in Dore and Totley
Contact : Joanna on 0114 2502850 or joanna.glaves@ageukshe… Read More
2019-12-28 11:59
6th January 2020 – Sheffield S1 – Dementia friendly performance of Guys and Dolls
Sheffield S8 – Graves Health and Sports Centre: Dementia-friendly pop-up cafés
13th… Read More
2019-12-28 10:00
Rosemary Memory Café (Totley) with Carers Support Group
Where : All Saints Totley Church Hall, Totley Hall Lane, Totley, S17 4AA
When : Fortnightly, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the mont… Read More
2019-12-27 16:00
Base Green Dementia Café (with peer support for carers and activities)
Where : The Centre Spot Pub, 56 Jaunty Lane, S12 3DN
When : Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 1pm – 3pm
Contact :… Read More
2019-12-27 14:00
Chair Exercise, Community Garden Project, Dance for Older People and other
dementia-friendly activities.
Where : Various venues across south east Sheffield
Contact : Nicola on 0114 2690222 o… Read More
2019-12-27 11:59
Dementia Information Hub (Sharrow)
Where : ShipShape Health & Wellbeing Centre, The Stables, Sharrow, S11 8AE
When : 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am – 1pm
Contact : Nur Ali on 01… Read More
2019-12-27 10:00
Monday morning Coffee Morning
Where : Laurels & Limes Care Home, 115 Manchester Road, Broomhill, S10 5DNWhen : Mondays, 10am – 12noonContact : Elspeth at Age UK Sheffield as above… Read More
2019-12-26 14:00
Darnall Chairobics
Where : Darnall Primary Care Centre, 290 Main Road, Darnall, S9 4QH
When : Wednesdays (term time), 9.45am – 10.45am
Contact : Jo-Anne on 07495 548929 or jo@darnallw… Read More
2019-12-26 11:59
Chairobics Tinsley
Where : Tinsley Community Centre, 1a Ingfield Avenue, Tinsley, S9 1WZ
When : Thursdays (term time), 10am – 11am
Contact : Jo-Anne on 07495 548929 or jo@darnallwellb… Read More
2019-12-26 10:00
Darnall ‘On Our Plot’ allotment project
When : Various dates and times
Contact : Jo-Anne on 07495 548929 or [email protected]
Information correct at time of posting Read More
2019-12-25 11:59
I hope you all have a Happy Christmas
Remember those on their own today, give someone a call Read More
2019-12-24 16:00
Relax as stories are read aloud
Make friends and chat about how the readings make you feel
Where : Darnall Library, Britannia Rd, Sheffield S9 5JG
When : Mondays 1-3pm
Contact : 0114 203 7… Read More
2019-12-24 14:00
This Dementia Cafe and Singalong offers a live singer and music to dance to and good company.
Even if your memory’s not too good, you’ll remember the songs.
Address : Wincobank… Read More
2019-12-24 11:59
Specialist BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) Dementia Service
Where : Ash Tree Yard, 62-68 Thirlwell Rd, Sheffield S8 9TF
Contact : Sharna Lal on 0114 3991070 or sharna.l@heeleydevtrust… Read More
2019-12-24 10:00
‘Venture Walking Friends’ dementia and reminiscence Health Walks
Where : Various routes Sheffield-wide (meeting at Millennium Galleries in Sheffield city &nbs&hell…Read More
2019-12-23 14:00
Dementia Carers Support Group
Where : St Chad’s Church, 9 Linden Ave, Woodseats, S8 0GA
When : 4th Monday of the month, 11am – 12.30pm
Contact : Rachel on 0114 2398946 or dfcc@g… Read More
2019-12-23 11:59
Do you have a loved one affected by dementia, or know someone who does? Drop into Reach South Sheffield’s Carers Support Group where you can meet other carers and share experienc… Read More
2019-12-23 10:00
Woodwork Workshop
Where : Ash Tree Yard, 62-68 Thirlwell Rd, Sheffield S8 9TF
Contact : Sharna Lal on 0114 3991070 or [email protected] for more information
Information correct at… Read More
2019-12-22 11:59
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public… Read More
2019-12-21 12:59
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public… Read More
2019-12-20 14:00
Exercise class for people living with Dementia – from January 2020
The Studio, ZEST, 18 Upperthorpe, S6 3NA
When : Weekly, Thursdays, 1.15pm – 2.15pm, from Jan 2020
Contact : &b&hell…Read More
2019-12-20 11:59
This is a dementia friendly group which meets weekly at Hillsborough Library and will provide a safe space to be social + reminisce about the sporting history in Sheffield.
When : Every Frid… Read More
2019-12-20 10:00
ZEST Carers Support Group
Where : ZEST Library, 18 Upperthorpe, S6 3NA
When : Weekly, Fridays, 12noon – 2pm
Contact : • Jenny Hare
• 0114 2702040 ext 210
• health@zestc… Read More
2019-12-19 16:00
Relax as stories are read aloud
Make friends and chat about how the readings make you feel
Where : Hillsborough Library, Middlewood Rd, Sheffield S6 4HD
When : Tuesdays 10:30am-Noon
Contac… Read More
2019-12-19 14:00
Upperthorpe Social Dining Group
Where : ZEST Library, 18 Upperthorpe, S6 3NA
When : Weekly, Fridays, 12noon – 2pm
Contact : • Jenny Hare
• 0114 2702040 ext 210
• health… Read More
2019-12-19 11:59
‘Dementia? Welcome!’ Café
Where : The Furnival, 199 Verdon Street, Burngreave, S3 9QQ
When : Weekly on Wednesdays, 11am – 1pm
Phone :0114 272 7497
We… Read More
2019-12-19 10:00
Arbourthorne Strength & Stamina Chairobics
Where : The Arbourthorne Centre, 33a Edenhall Road, S2 2LD
When : Weekly on Mondays, 10am – 12noon
Contact : Nigel on 0114 265 5145 or d… Read More
2019-12-18 14:00
Dementia-Friendly Farm Afternoons
(work in the garden, work with the animals, crafts, woodwork etc)
Where : Heeley City Farm, Valerie Dementia Garden and indoor space, Richards Road, S2 3DT… Read More
2019-12-18 11:59
‘Your Farm Time’ (for carers and former carers)
Where : Heeley City Farm, Valerie Dementia Garden and indoor space, Richards Road, S2 3DT
When : Monthly on a Tuesday, 1.30pm &nd&hell…Read More
2019-12-18 10:00
‘A Helpful Space’ (dementia advice, support and guidance drop-in)
Where : Heeley City Farm, Valerie Dementia Garden and indoor space, Richards Road, S2 3DT
When : Twice a month… Read More
2019-12-17 16:00
Relax as stories are read aloud
Make friends and chat about how the readings make you feel
Where : Highfield Library, 281 London Rd, Sheffield S2 4NF
When : Fridays 12:30-2pm
Contact :0114… Read More
2019-12-17 14:00
Spires Café Dementia Group (with snacks, games and activities)
Where : The Spires Centre, 600 East Bank Road, S2 2AN
When : Weekly on Tuesdays 12 noon – 2pm
Contact : Andru on… Read More
2019-12-17 11:59
‘Forget-Me-Nots’ Singing Group
Where : Victoria Methodist Church, Stafford Road, S2 2SE
When : Weekly on Tuesdays, 5-7pm
Contact : Diane on 0114 252 1072 or dianecairns@manorand… Read More
2019-12-17 10:00
Over 50s Afternoon Tea & Café
Where : Park Centre, Samson Street, S2 5QT
When : Mondays, 12noon – 2pm
Contact : 0114 273 9611 or [email protected]
Website : htt… Read More
2019-12-16 11:59
Sheffield Carers Centre is here to help any adult who is an unpaid carer.
A carer is someone who provides support – practical and/or emotional – to an adult or child with a… Read More
2019-12-15 11:59
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public… Read More
2019-12-14 11:59
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public… Read More
2019-12-13 11:59
Please check there are places available
Where : Parson Cross Forum, 56 Margetson Crescent, Sheffield, S5 9NB
When : Monday 13th January 2020, at 10.00am
Telephone : 0114 3279727,
Email : I… Read More
2019-12-12 11:59
The latest edition of the Move More Metro is now out. Move More is Sheffield’s strategy to become the most active city in the UK by 2020, and as a result see meaningful improveme… Read More
2019-12-11 11:59
The new Dementia Advice and support service for people living with Dementia and family carers in Sheffield, aims to provide advice information and support from diagnosis onwards.
The service… Read More
2019-12-10 11:59
Thu 12th Dec – The Light Cinema – White Christmas
Tue 17th Dec – Showroom Cinema – Top Hat
6th Jan – Sheffield S1 – Dementia friendly performance of Guys… Read More
2019-12-09 14:00
How Dementia is causing me chaos with numbers……
Improving Well-being Exercise Again!
Together Everyone Achieves More
Are we ‘celebratising’ dementia…?&hellip&hell…Read More
2019-12-09 11:59
Young Dementia UK has launched their Young Onset Dementia Guidance for dementia advisors, support workers and healthcare professionals to assist them when they are supporting a younger perso… Read More
2019-12-08 11:59
South Yorkshire Dementia Creative Arts Exhibition 2020
Information sheet for contributors
Thank you very much for expressing an interest in contributing to the South Yorkshire Dementia Cre… Read More
2019-12-08 11:59
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public… Read More
2019-12-07 11:59
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public… Read More
2019-12-06 11:59
ZEST is launching a new free weekly exercise class for people living with early to mid-stage dementia.
When: Every Thursday 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Starting: 31st October 2019
Where: Zest Cent… Read More
2019-12-05 14:00
2019-12-05 11:59
People with concerns about their memory or who are living with dementia and their carers have the opportunity to meet regularly with other people in similar circumstances. Information is ava… Read More
2019-12-02 11:59
‘Horrific’ stats show how most disability benefit fraud allegations are
My daughter died of dementia at 42. I’m angry doctors took so long to diagnose her
My mother’… Read More
2019-12-01 11:59
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public… Read More
2019-11-30 11:59
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public… Read More
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