Absolutely fantastic and so uplifting. The story of a former music teacher with dementia who composed a piece based on just four notes has inspired a £1m charity donation from Scotland's first ever billionaire. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-547722…

Many of us are finding ourselves wide awake throughout the night, struggling to get to sleep. We're offering #sleep workshops to help you juggle the worries of #lockdown and sleep better. Free and held online, sign up here: orlo.uk/77ZOm

Ballerina Marta C. Gonzalez - who lived with dementia - is taken back to her days dancing in Swan Lake thanks to the power of music. This clip shows what an important tool music can be for people with dementia. So beautiful to see! 💙🎶 Música para Despertar

Need help when joining a Zoom meeting? We are all likely at some point to get an invite to join a Zoom meeting online. Devon Memory Cafe Consortium have created a short video showing all the basics you need to know when joining a Zoom meeting. vimeo.com/472609157

Our latest Covid 19 information sheet is now online including useful information and guidance including funding available to support communities during second lockdown... dmcc.org.uk/.../Covid-19-i…

“The Exeter Dementia Action Alliance are delighted to have collaborated with the creative genius Cartoonist Tony Husband for their second ‘Shining A Light On Dementia’ calendar. Available for preorder at [email protected] for £7 plus p&p

#HumanRightsDay Living w #dementia? The language of rights can help us feel more confident and empowered. This booklet explains why it can be helpful to know – and talk about – our rights. bit.ly/3oHx9jA

Do Not Attempt CPR orders are a sensitive subject to talk about but are important to discuss, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. If you are living with dementia or care for someone who is, take part in Care Quality Commission's survey and help influence policy.

Our Winter 2020 Newsletter is now online with lots of interesting content... dmcc.org.uk/information/ne…

Just one week to go until our virtual Carols at Christmas concert, and there's still time to book your ticket! It's set to be a fantastic, festive night full of good cheer. Let us know you'll be attending - we're so excited! 🎅🎉 bit.ly/3o9Km4w

So sad to hear the news this morning that Dame Barbara Windsor has passed away. A wonderful ambassador for Alzheimer's Society and our thoughts are with her family.

IMPORTANT - watch out for new COVID vaccination scams!.. Our new January information sheet has all the details and what to do... dmcc.org.uk/information/in…

The new 'Living With Dementia in Devon': A carers guide' is now avaialbe to read and download (link below) This is the updated version of the booklet originally created by the late Jim Delves and David Light as Carers Pathway. dmcc.org.uk/resources/Info…

Or new spring newsletter is now online to read or download dmcc.org.uk/resources/News…

We are continuing to develop our Memory Café Matters project and on-line learning programme and we’re currently seeking a Learning Management Systems Consultant. If you know of anyone who might be interested please contact us Deadline 6th April 2021. dmcc.org.uk/contact/contac…

As we are all hoping to come out of lockdown in the next few months we have been looking at how we can help you all to do this. The first is a Zoom course on Wednesday 5th May 2021 especially constructed for us by Teignbridge CVS. Email us for the link at dmcc.org.uk/contact/contac…

Today is the start of Carers Week. This year people are coming together to Make Caring Visible and Valued. Find out about some of the great online events Devon Carers have planned: orlo.uk/WTOJC #carers #CarersWeek2021 #CarersWeek

See our latest Covid Information Sheet on our information page here. this can be viewed and downloaded as a PDF... dmcc.org.uk/information/in…

Our summer newsletter is now available to read online and download... dmcc.org.uk/information/ne…