Dementia care – Later Life Training

Make Today Count – Findings from the 2018 programme of study days

These are just some of the findings from those attending the 2018 programme of 1st Steps in Dementia Study Days. During these Study Days, participants were encouraged to record their learning and intended post course actions under the heading of Make Today Count. The findings have now been included in a summary report based on…

March 26, 2019Dementia care, News, Resources for ProfessionalsBy Later Life Training

GREEK TRANSLATIONS OF FFMOT, DEMENTIA AND PA RESOURCES

We are pleased to announce that the colleagues in Greece have translated some of our freely available resources for practitioners and older people. The Geriatric section of Panhellenic Physiotherapist’s Association and Prof Vasiliki Sakellari have translated the following: Physical Activity Guidelines for Health of Older People (CMO Physical Activity Guidelines for Older People) Functional…

April 16, 2018Dementia care, FFMOT Course, NewsBy Dawn Skelton

People living with dementia and physical activity “Having a conversation”

This week is Dementia Awareness Week. Working with local Alzheimer Society Service User Review Panels (SURPs) in England, Bob Laventure had a series of informal conversations with people living with dementia about taking part in physical activity. They talked about their views, interests and experiences and the challenges they face in taking up and/or continuing a range…

May 18, 2017Dementia care, News, Resources for ProfessionalsBy Dawn Skelton

NEW! Dementia: 1st Steps one day course from LLT

We are delighted to announce our new one day course for instructors, leaders, health and social care professionals working with people living with Dementia. This course is designed to provide physical activity and exercise instructors, teachers and instructors with both theoretical perspectives and practical applications to increase access and participation for people living with dementia.…

June 30, 2014Dementia care, NewsBy Dawn Skelton

Dementia Compass

dementiaCOMPASS is a volunteer organization that was created by Edye Hoffman in October 2010. Her goal is to support people who are living with dementia, both those who are diagnosed and those who are their care partners and she volunteers alongside some fabulous people who share this goal. She offers a local programme designed to…

July 18, 2011Dementia care, WebsitesBy Dawn Skelton

DoH Dementia Strategy (2009)

In 2009, the Department of Health published its Dementia Strategy, click here to download.

January 4, 2011Dementia, Dementia careBy Dawn Skelton

Living well with dementia: Guidance for exercise instructors and wellness leaders

Bob Laventure and Claudine Aherne have written three articles for the ICAA on working with people living with Dementia. The BHFNC are currently developing a programme to support those coordinating and delivering services and physical activity programmes for people living with dementia in line with the publication of the National Dementia Strategy in England (and…

October 30, 2010Dementia care, News, Older Adult Exercise and Physical Activity Theory and GuidanceBy Dawn Skelton

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