PARTICIPANTS did not let the rain dampen their spirits as they took on the fourth annual Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Society in Alexandra Park. The…
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Tag: Dementia
Debbie Abrahams MP organises fourth Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Society
EVERYONE is welcome to join MP Debbie Abrahams for her fourth annual Saddleworth and Oldham Memory Walk to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Society.…
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Campaigning MP Debbie Abrahams says ‘know dementia, know Alzheimer’s’
DEMENTIA awareness campaigner and MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, Debbie Abrahams, is doing her bit to help spread the World Alzheimer’s Month message which…
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Double delight with birthday and Jubilee celebrations at Saddleworth Carers
THERE were double celebrations at Saddleworth Carers group as member Norman Lloyd celebrated his 91stbirthday on the same day as their Jubilee Strawberry Cream Tea.…
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Christmas celebrations for Saddleworth Carers Group
THERE was festive fun and cheer as Saddleworth Carers held their annual Christmas party. About 65 people – including members, their family and friends and…
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MP Debbie Abrahams and Oldham Council organise annual Memory Walk to unite against dementia
MP Debbie Abrahams has teamed up again with Oldham Council to arrange the annual Oldham and Saddleworth Memory Walk in Alexandra Park on Saturday, September…
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Saddleworth and Oldham MP joins ‘singing for the brain’ session in Dementia Action Week
DEMENTIA Friends Champion and MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth Debbie Abrahams has joined a local Singing for the Brain session to mark Dementia Action…
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MP Debbie Abrahams walks in memory of her mum
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP, Debbie Abrahams, is encouraging local people to support the work of Alzheimer’s Society by taking part in this year’s Memory…
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Cubs serve up tasty treat for Saddleworth Carers group
THERE was a treat for all ages as 20th Oldham Uppermill Methodist Cubs served up a delicious afternoon tea for members of Saddleworth Carers group.…
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MP Debbie Abrahams teams up with Oldham Council to organise Memory Walk
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has teamed up with Oldham Council to arrange an Oldham and Saddleworth Memory Walk on Saturday, October 13.…
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MP welcomes changes to blue badge parking scheme for ‘hidden’ disabilities
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is welcoming ‘long overdue’ changes to the blue badge parking scheme to cover people with non-physical conditions,…
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Oldham Libraries host events and workshops to mark Dementia Action Week
Oldham Libraries have a whole host of events taking place to help improve the lives of people living with dementia. Dementia Action Week takes place…
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MP Debbie Abrahams works to make borough dementia friendly
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is continuing to spread the word to local residents and groups in her bid to make the…
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MP Debbie Abrahams pledges to ‘start conversation’ to help tackle loneliness
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is backing the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness by signing their online pledge to ‘start a conversation’.…
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Dementia Friends: people living with dementia and their diet
Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris offers some thoughts on people living with dementia and their diet DEMENTIA CAN create some real issues when it comes…
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First ever Memory Cafe goes down a treat at Lido House
A FIRST ever ‘Memory Café’ was held at Lido House retirement housing in Grotton last month. The Memory Café is a place for local people,…
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Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris on virtual reality headsets
Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris offers some thoughts on people living with dementia and virtual reality headsets Anyone following the ‘Five Year Forward’ strategy in…
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Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris offers some thoughts on people living with dementia on holiday
Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris offers some thoughts on people living with dementia on holiday I AM writing this on the last day of my…
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Locals tackle dementia at workshop at Springhead Community Centre
CARING LOCALS came together at a dementia and Alzheimer’s workshop in Springhead to tackle the often difficult topic. The community centre teamed up with Home Instead…
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‘Guardian Angel’ wristbands launched in Grotton to help people living with dementia
A NEW ‘Guardian Angel’ device has been launched in Saddleworth to help keep safe people who are living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The unique wristband…
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Book of dementia life stories launched in Oldham
A BOOK that captures the life stories of Oldham residents with dementia, and their carers, will launch officially with an event at Oldham Library on…
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New memory room offers portal to the past for people living with dementia
PEOPLE LIVING with dementia in Oldham can now return to yesteryear in a nostalgic 1950s-inspired room which helps trigger old and new memories. Thought to…
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Debbie Abrahams MP to feature in Christmas special with Radio Cavell
DEBBIE ABRAHAMS, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has recorded a special Christmas interview for Radio Cavell. The interview with Royal Oldham Hospital’s 24 hour…
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Unique virtual dementia experience to come to Saddleworth
A UNIQUE virtual experience is coming to Saddleworth to help to increase understanding of dementia. Quality care for those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related…
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Dementia Friends: Thoughts on empathy
Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris and Dementia Awareness offers some thoughts on empathy. IT IS May so it’s Dementia Awareness Week and this year it…
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Dementia Friends: Helen Morris reconsiders how she wants to be when she is older
Saddleworth Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris, from Dobcross, reconsiders how she wants to be when she is older I WAS inspired talking to a lady…
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Dementia Friends: Some thoughts on sharing human touch
Saddleworth Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris, from Dobcross, shares some thoughts on sharing human touch. I AM taking a break from the book ‘Words for a…
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Dementia Friends: Some thoughts from Japan
Saddleworth Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris, from Dobcross, shares some thoughts from Japan… The book ‘Words for a Journey’ (T. Iba & M. Okada) offers…
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Oldham East and Saddleworth MP supports Alzheimer’s Society’s Fix Dementia Care campaign
A KIND-HEARTED MP is supporting Alzheimer’s Society’s new campaign Fix Dementia Care to call for improvements in hospital care for people living with dementia. An Alzheimer’s Society…
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Dementia Friends: Thoughts from Japan
Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris offers some thoughts on things the rewards of befriending someone living with dementia. I AM inspired! I read a lot…
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Dementia Friends: the rewards of befriending someone living with dementia
Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris offers some thoughts on things the rewards of befriending someone living with dementia. I SHOULD start by saying ‘I am…
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Dementia Friends: Things that make independent life with dementia more difficult
Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris offers some thoughts on things that make independent life with dementia more difficult. A LADY I know is living independently…
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Popular Saddleworth Carers Group doubles to meet demand
A SOCIAL group for those with memory problems and their carers has proved so popular over the last year that it has doubled its sessions…
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Dementia Friends: Making the community dementia friendly
Dementia Friends Champion Helen Morris offers some thoughts on being dementia friendly LET ME start with some really good news – due to the excellent…
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