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Posted by Martin Quirke, on 20th January
As a new decade kicked off, the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) announced that the Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub has become the first public building in...
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Jan
by DSDC Guest
For many people with dementia, memories of early childhood appear more vivid than their fragile sense of the present. But what happens when the...
13
Jan
by DSDC Guest
A concern often overlooked as people grow older, or more vulnerable, is the gradual erosion of individual identity, particularly when there are...
13
Jan
by Gayle Henry
“Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-...
20
Dec
by DSDC Guest
A 1940s style farm cottage, ‘Orchard Cottage’, currently provides a unique space at Beamish Museum, an open air museum in County Durham,...
15
Nov
by Ailidh Aikman
You can take some simple steps to support your family and friends with dementia to enjoy Christmas. Here’s some top tips from the DSDC:...
15
Nov
by Wendy Perry
When teaching the Making activity meaningful for people with dementia course I always make the point that meaningful activity is one of the most...
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