Lauren Laverne is a BBC Radio 4 Desert Island discs and 6Music breakfast show presenter. She is at the forefront of a campaign by fronting a campaign by Music for Dementia 2020. The campaign aims to help people make playlists for family members and friends who live with dementia, to help them live well with dementia. There's still time in the days before xmas to make … [Read more...] about Dementia Campaign for Music Playlists
Caring For Animals of People with Dementia is YOUR responsibility
What to do when adults with dementia overfeed or hit their animals? It's no use pretending that this isn't an issue, because it is. One of the things that alerted me to my mother and her decline was how much she'd begun to start feeding my lab. As mum lived with me before her decline, my dog was happy with her company, and although not an animal lover, she'd let her out to … [Read more...] about Caring For Animals of People with Dementia is YOUR responsibility
Join Dementia Research
The Join Dementia Research (JDR) programme launched in 2015, and has a goal of reaching members of the public, so they can find out about studies they might be able to take part in. Dementia Scotland reported in Sept 18, that over 10,000 people have now taken part in research, and state that there are around 850,000 people in the UK who are currently living with … [Read more...] about Join Dementia Research
Getting Water In The Easy Way – Water Jellies
Sneaking fluid in through food is a great way to do things. These are so easy, and can be calorific or zero calorie, depending on the type of jelly you use. These are not like adding glycerine to make the firm jellies which are like the harder Haribo type sweets, and they're simply a way to change up the diet and make jelly more appetising. Using the usual concentration, … [Read more...] about Getting Water In The Easy Way – Water Jellies
Mushy Peas Recipe
Mushy peas are easy to make. The ones you buy in the shops are usually made with marrowfat peas, but make your own version with any frozen peas in the freezer. It's a nice easy option. Ingredients 300g Frozen Peas (any kind) Use marrowfat peas to get a similar effect to tinned mushy peas 30g Butter Tablespoon Double Cream (Optional) Water Half Level … [Read more...] about Mushy Peas Recipe