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Drumroots African Drumming Workshop for Carers

Date: 5th December 2017

Time: 7pm-9pm

Venue: Chorlton Central Church, Barlow Moor Rd M21 8BF

Calling all carers! Would you like to relieve any stress and absorb yourself in some group drumming for an hour? Together Dementia Support have booked Drumroots African Drumming to lead a workshop next Tuesday evening, 5 December.

Even people who have said “It’s not for me!” have been won over.

It’s a great communal experience, energising and fun. Just turn up and join in- we look forward to seeing you there!

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Carer’s Drop In Session-Mobility and Falls Prevention

We all know the consequences for a person with dementia if they fall and fracture a bone. At tonight’s Carer’s Drop in, Occupational Therapists from the local Falls Clinic will advise on topics such as mobility and Falls prevention.

Please come along and join us! All welcome tonight at Chorlton Central Church from 7pm until 9pm.

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Top Tips for Carers

At our Carer’s Drop In Session on 3rd October, our group discussed how to support contentment in relatives with dementia.

At Chorlton Central Church, the group had a very positive discussion and came up with some top tips for Carers to increase wellbeing and contentment:

  1. Smile!
  2. Don’t contradict or citicise.
  3. Be humorous sometimes. Try singing, dancing or just being silly!
  4. Be affectionate with physical contact.
  5. Pay compliments and give praise.
  6. Play music and encourage singing.
  7. Acknowledge and validate what the person might be feeling.
  8. Let the person feel in control as much as possible.

Whilst carers were chatting, their relatives had the opportunity to get involved in some fun activities. Pauline and Mavis got involved in some Decopatch and came up with NoEyeDeer, their marvellous Decopatch creation!

Thanks to everyone for their time, and for the great ideas that you contributed.