Author: culturalappropriateresources

BBC1 ‘Faith & Dementia’ – Songs of Praise launches Dementia Action Week.

Songs of Praise BBC1 ‘Faith & Dementia’ – Songs of Praise launches Dementia Action Week, feeling so blessed having co-produced a section of this TV feature which will be broadcasted Sunday 12th May 1.15 pm.Their CTVC LIMITED broadcast team recently visited us at the ‘Sheffield Memory Hub’ spending an interactive day as our Members demonstrated;🚀 How culturally responsive […]

‘Creating Spaces for People Living with Dementia – Developer Award’

Dementia Shortlist Thrilled to announce that I have been shortlisted for the, ‘Creating Spaces for People Living with Dementia – Developer Award’ at the Dementia Care Awards 2024.This award recognises developers who create innovative environments for those affected by dementia.I am truly humbled by this recognition of our commitment in making a real-world difference, empowering people living […]

Alzheimer’s Disease International Global Conference

Fionna Carragher Day 2 of the Alzheimer’s Disease International Global Conference in Poland was off to a great start!🚀 Our day began with a pleasant surprise when 3 hotel guests joined us in our taxi. We soon learned that we were in the company of Suzi Leather Chair of the Alzheimer’s Society, Thabrez Khan, Iain Hartnell, later […]

Alzheimer’s Disease International 36th Global Conference in Krakow

Carl Case Krakow Day 3 Alzheimer’s Disease International 36th Global Conference in Krakow saw Carl Case delighted in joining the stage platform in focusing on, ‘Underrepresented Populations and Dementia’.The areas we addressed included;🚀 ‘The Space Between: Understanding the Experience of Nonbinary Persons with Dementia. A qualitative exploration’ – Mx Dáithí Clayton🚀 ‘Exploring the experiences of LGBTQ+ people living […]

Muriel’s ‘Journey of Return & Discovery’ has started today as she leaves Sheffield for Scotland.

Stirling Interview Muriel’s ‘Journey of Return & Discovery’ has started today as she leaves Sheffield for Scotland. (June 2024)👏🏿 Follow us over the next three days as we film her reminiscing, exploring, and joining the local Town Break Dementia Support as she returns for the first time since 1958 to Stirling and the Allan Park Hotel where […]

2024 Winners of the UK’s ‘Most Outstanding Provider of Dementia Care in the Community’

Award Winners Natasha Two ‘National Dementia Care Awards’ for Two Allies – Yes we know how to party! We are thrilled to announce that our team at the ‘Sheffield Memory Hub’ has been awarded the ‘Outstanding Provider of Dementia Care in the Community.’ Additionally, our colleague Natasha Wilson has been recognised as the ‘Most Inspiring Leader in Dementia […]

African and Caribbean dementia toolkit harnesses older people’s memories

Flyer Rear A dementia toolkit designed to harness the memories of older people in the African and Caribbean community has been launched in Sheffield. The toolkit is comprised of a series of reminiscence exercises based on elders’ early African and Caribbean childhood and adolescence experiences, vintage objects, aromatherapy and a large collection of heritage videos. Through the […]