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DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SWIMMING SESSIONS
Dementia swimming sessions will be led by a fully qualified swim teacher to support individuals living with Dementia in enhancing their psychological and cognitive wellbeing! Finchley Lido Leisure Centre Every Thursday 12-1pm FREE OF CHARGE (Including Carers) Launching Thursday 15th September! For more information please contact Petrit.Krasniqi@GLL.org
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Closing Time at the Kings Head – Poems by Karin De Novellis
Some things are hard to talk about, Dementia is one of them. and it doesn’t just affect the elderly. Early onset dementia is being linked to contact sports such as football and rugby. It can hit anyone. There is no cure; the research goes on. Read about the thoughts and feelings experienced by those navigating…
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HM The Queen
The Trustees of Dementia Club UK pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her 70 years of reign she has been a beacon of strength and goodness of character in all our lives. She leaves an enduring legacy. She will always be remembered. Our heartfelt condolences go to the Royal Family. God…
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Finchley Memorial Hospital – 7th September 2022
One of our carers Margaret, spoke about her memories in South Georgia. It was also lovely to welcome back Richard Kravetz our Yoga instructor.
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Eversfield Mill Hill – 6th September 2022
On Tuesday 6th September Dementia Club UK in Mill Hill welcomed 23 guests, it was lovely to see regular faces, some that hadn’t been for a month or two and 3 new faces, Michael, Francesca and Cristina. We also welcomed Jessica a third-year medical student who lives in the area and came to the session…
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Sha’arei Tsedek – 5th Sep 2022
Our monthly Dementia Club UK session was held on 5th September at Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue in Whetstone. Our members were served tea, coffee, delicious biscuits and beautiful homemade cupcakes (courtesy of Caroline) at the start of our session and were happy chatting to each other. The wonderful Jane then led an exercise session which all…
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“Crabbit Old Woman” By: Phyllis McCormack
“Crabbit Old Woman” By: Phyllis McCormack What do you see, nurse, what do you see? What are you thinking, when you look at me- A crabbit old woman, not very wise, Uncertain of habit, with far-away eyes, Who dribbles her food and makes no reply When you say in a loud voice, I do wish…
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Rishi Sunak MP has presented a petition to parliament
The following article was written by Derek Brown one of the members of Dementia Club UK. Rishi Sunak MP has presented a petition to parliament on behalf of a local campaigner to change the laws on Council Tax Discounts for people with Dementia. Derek Brown 72 whose wife Margaret has had Alzheimer’s Disease since early…
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Sha’arei Tsedek – 8th August 2022
To all my Fantastic Volunteers, thank you so much for today! It was a wonderful afternoon! See you on 5th September! p.s. Keith & Dottie you were missed! Our monthly Dementia Club UK session was held on 8th August at Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue in Whetstone. Our members were served tea, coffee, delicious biscuits and beautiful…
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Eversfield Centre – 2nd August 2022
On Tuesday 2nd August Dementia Club at Mill Hill Eversfield centre had a holiday theme. Jane Ferguson was running the session today and introduced an A-Z quiz asking members to name things they would pack to go on holiday to Blackpool (or any other holiday choice). There were lots of imaginative and novel ideas, one…