The Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s

The Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s

What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behaviour.  Who developed the Seven Stages?           The seven Clinical Stages of Alzheimer’s disease, also known as the Global...
Symptoms of Dementia

Symptoms of Dementia

Knowledge is power! The myth that dementia is just a normal part of getting older can lead to many not seeking help and support early enough. Getting to know the symptoms of dementia can help you pursue a diagnosis. Having a diagnosis will give you the ability to seek...
Book Club

Book Club

By Trina Dungavel I wanted to tell you a little bit about our book club at Burton court and the woman who runs it. Tracey Rogers is a senior carer and has worked here for 4 years. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, mainly autobiography’s. She also loves...
Men’s Shed

Men’s Shed

Men’s Shed is a space for our gentlemen to reminisce about the past, their working occupations, cars, and time spent in the forces. It is a time for them to chat about their lives, how times have changed, the subjects are endless. Men’s Shed ‘Men’s Shed’...
Hints and tips for video calls

Hints and tips for video calls

Calls to our elderly loved ones at this time of year can often be fraught, we can feel guilty for not calling or visiting enough, or there may be other issues. Add dementia and a pandemic and things can feel incredibly stressful. We have put together some hints and...