We love this: a simple, sensible, caring way of providing reassurance to someone with dementia. Every case is different - it's all about finding what works best for the individual❤️

❌ Don't get frustrated if you need to repeat yourself ❌ Don't try and jog someone's memory ❌ Don't deliver too much information all at once ❌ Don't use 'elderspeak' - it can be patronising Here's what not to say to someone who has dementia: alzheimers.org.uk/blog/language-…

New Dementia Friendly Uttlesford website launched dementiafriendlyuttlesford.org.uk/2019/02/05/new…

Petal Wave Art Trail – an intergenerational art project to show support to those living with dementia in our community dementiafriendlyuttlesford.org.uk/2019/02/05/pet…

We’re pleased to be part of the Global Dementia Friends Network which has now collectively reached 16 million Dementia Friends worldwide! 🌍 Interested in becoming a Dementia Friend in England and Wales? Find out more today: ow.ly/ieCU50kOVpA

New study Neurology Journal found that women who exercise and stay cognitively active during midlife have a reduced risk of dementia in older age, more evidence to support that physical, mental and social activity all play a role in cognitive health.

Why does Paul think Dementia Diaries are such an important outlet for ppl w #dementia ? Watch his short video bit.ly/2Vccbed and hear some of his Diaries here dementiadiaries.org/diarist/paul-h…

Dunmow #DementiaCafe is on the move! Due to popularity of this social group, we're moving to larger premises on Monday 4th March. Find us all at Rowena Davey Centre, Chequers Lane, Dunmow, Look forward to seeing you!

Check out "Mental Health Aware" our free 1 day course in Mental Health Awareness. eventbrite.co.uk/e/mental-healt… Eventbrite UK

Friendship Dog service launches in Uttlesford dementiafriendlyuttlesford.org.uk/2019/07/08/fri…

Saffron Walden Dementia Cafe launches dementiafriendlyuttlesford.org.uk/2019/07/11/saf…

Working to make Dunmow more Dementia Friendly dementiafriendlyuttlesford.org.uk/2019/07/12/wor…

Physical activity can have such a positive impact on individuals living with dementia. A dementia friendly cricket game is coming to Birchanger Cricket Club on the 1st September at 12:30pm for 13:00pm start. All welcome If you have any questions please call Aga on: 01371 878400

Dementia charity launches council-commissioned short films to help Essex family carers “think differently” and live better dementiafriendlyuttlesford.org.uk/2019/08/13/dem…

Being a #carer is a tough job, in response to an increasing number of people in Essex living with #dementia, Essex County Council commissioned us to produce a series of short films to support the thousands of family carers in the county. dementiaadventure.co.uk/thinking-diffe…

We are offering a free two hour workshop on the topic of #Falls. 4th October 2019 #Dunmow 9.30 til 11.30 a.m. Learn about the dangers of elderly people falling and the long term impact to health and wellbeing. We want to reduce the risk of falls. cvsu.org.uk/workshops/fall…

Free two hour workshop on the topic of #Falls. 4th October 2019 #Dunmow 9.30 til 11.30 a.m. Learn about the dangers of vulnerable people falling and the long term impact to health and wellbeing. We want to reduce the risk of falls. cvsu.org.uk/workshops/fall…

#Dunmow #Dementia Cafe will be open again next Monday from 10.30 a.m. at the Rowena Davey Centre, Chequers Lane. People living with dementia, their carers and families welcome. Inclusive friendly atmosphere. Tea, coffee and chat. Run by @cvs_uttlesford #volunteers each week.

We've joined the #UnitedinKind movement growing across #Essex. Working to tackle #isolation and #loneliness by acts of #kindness

Did you know we run a music therapy course for people living with #dementia and their companions? Check out out website for more information about our autumn course of #TogetherInSound