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Positive Impacts of Music on Dementia

Positive Impacts of Music on Dementia

Music and Dementia Listening to music has been shown through a variety of research to impact neurochemicals in the brain, this is inclusive of dementia care. Research has shown that music can be a powerful tool to improve cognitive function, as intervention, quality...

World Rocks Against Dementia Swansea

World Rocks Against Dementia Swansea

World Rocks Against Dementia Swansea Purple Angels was founded by Norma McNamara, from Devon, after his own diagnosis of dementia at the age of 50 and went on to create the Torbay Dementia Action Alliance. Together with Jane Moore, a caregiver from Cornwall, they...

Talking to Children About Dementia

Talking to Children About Dementia

A diagnosis of dementia can be difficult on the whole family. It may take some time to understand what changes are happening, and why. This can be especially difficult for younger children. It is natural to want to shelter children from what is happening, but it is...

Swansea Council Ageing Well Beach Festival

Swansea Council Ageing Well Beach Festival

Ageing Well Festival 2023 The Dementia Hwb, along with a number of other charities, will be at the Ageing Well Beach Festival on the 12th August 2023. This free event will take place on the beachfront outside The Secret Bar and Kitchen between 11am and 5pm and is...

International Day of Friendship

International Day of Friendship

International Day of Friendship July 30th – Combating Loneliness for People Affected by Dementia. International Day of Friendship highlights the importance of being connected, as good friends can make great support systems, who we share our highs and lows with....

Warmer Weather Tips for People Living with Dementia

Warmer Weather Tips for People Living with Dementia

Warmer Weather Transition Tips for People Living with Dementia As we move into the warmer months of the year, it is important to consider how temperature changes may affect a person living with dementia. Although the nicer weather and the summer holiday period may...

Risk Factors of Dementia – What Can I do About Them?

Risk Factors of Dementia – What Can I do About Them?

Risk factors of dementia, what can I do about them? If you have ever walked by the Dementia Hwb in the Quadrant Centre in Swansea, you may have seen the display in the window called the 12 Modifiable Risk Factors for Developing Dementia. The full information behind it...

Alcohol Awareness Week at the Dementia Hwb 3 – 9 July

Alcohol Awareness Week at the Dementia Hwb 3 – 9 July

Alcohol Awareness Week 2023 Dementia Hwb Awareness 3 – 9 July This week is Alcohol Awareness Week, run by Alcohol Change UK. In the UK alcohol is used during celebrations and during hard times. It has been described as the ‘Uk’s favourite coping mechanism’...

Dementia with Lewy Bodies Awareness Week

Dementia with Lewy Bodies Awareness Week

Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Week 2023 This week is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Week. Also known as LBD or dementia with Lewy bodies, it is estimated that for every 100 people who are diagnosed with dementia, between 10 and 15 of these will have dementia with Lewy...

World Continence Week 2023 Dementia Hwb Awareness

World Continence Week 2023 Dementia Hwb Awareness

This week is World Continence Week 2023, an annual initiative run by the World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems (WFIPP) to break the stigma surrounding bowel and bladder issues and offer a discussion into best practice and care among individuals and professionals.

Carers Week 2023 – What is a Carer?

Carers Week 2023 – What is a Carer?

Carers Week 5th June 2023 – 11th June 2023 Carers Week is an annual campaign by Carers UK to spread awareness of what caring entails and help those who may not identify as an unpaid carer access support and advice. The theme for 2023 is ‘Recognising and supporting...

Whats On This Week at Dementia Hwb Swansea

Whats On This Week at Dementia Hwb Swansea

This is what's on at the Dementia Hwb Swansea this week 1st May - 7th May. The Hwb is open 11am - 3pm 7 days a week (apart from Bank Holidays) for information finding and support, drop in for a chat about questions you may have on memory issues or dementia. This...

Dementia Awareness Workshop with Swansea BID

Dementia Awareness Workshop with Swansea BID

This year, the Alzheimer's Society are holding their Dementia Action Week from May 15th - May 21st. It is a national event that sees the UK public taking action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. To mark this, Dementia Friendly Swansea has teamed up...

Swansea Carers Centre Demystifying Dementia Course is Back

Swansea Carers Centre Demystifying Dementia Course is Back

Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult as the symptoms and affects change over time. There are times when we could all do with an expert who can give us personalised advice for our situations. This is what you can get with the Swansea Carers Centre popular...

You Are Not Alone, the Dementia Hwb is here to help

You Are Not Alone, the Dementia Hwb is here to help

Dementia Friendly Swansea is proud to announce the launch of the biggest marketing campaign of the Dementia Hwb since it's opening in January 2022. If you live in and around Swansea, you may have seen some new advertising popping up around the place. The You're Not...