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Literacy Box Trust Newsletters

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A new dawn - a vision of hope. Newsletter - 16, December 2015. Newsletter - 15, August 2015. Newsletter - 14, May 2015. Newsletter - 13, January 2015. Newsletter - 12, October 2014. Newsletter - 11, June 2014. Newsletter - 10, March 2014. Newsletter - 9, December 2013. Newsletter - 8, August 2013. Newsletter - 7, April 2013. Newsletter - 6, January 2013. Newsletter - 5, October 2012. Newsletter - 4, July 2012. Newsletter - 3, April 2012. Newsletter - 2, October 2011. Newsletter - 1, April 2011.

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Dementia memory aids

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Here you will find products available that have been found to be helpfull as memory aids for people with dementia. Many Happy Returns - Flash cards. The activity everyone can do from memory. Many Happy Returns 1940s is a set of large picture cards of familiar images from the period to share and enjoy with anyone who can remember the decade, complete with the stories behind them and useful conversational prompts. For more details and to purchase this product, please go to -. Watch this clip from the BBC.

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Financial and legal advice

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Financial and Legal Advice. Financial and legal advice for the care of the elderly and for people suffering with dementia related diseases is a very specialist area and not one that REPoD would directly get involved in. There are however organisations that offer specific advice in these areas and who are controlled by their industry specific regulatory authorities. This financial aadvice organisation is called SOLLA. Society of Later Life Advisors); you can use their ' Find and Adviser. The cost of care.

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music to remember in dementia

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To recognise the benefits that music brings, a CD and Song Book set has been developed with the collaboration of a professional musician. This is available from the Carers Pathways web site. And enables cost effective, informal, 'Sing-a-Long' sessions to be held. You may also be interested in these Memory Box starter packs. Am I at risk? Do I have it? What if I have it? What is being done? Finding a professional or tradesperson. Rotary Clubs - What you can do. Memory Cafés etc. Memory Cafés News. It is w...

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Rotarians in action

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This page will mostly contain links to third parties and as such we have no control over the content or what may result from clicking on a link. Every effort is made to keep these links valid. Rotary Club of Fareham - Wheelhouse Welcome. These events were introduced by President John Rowlinson, who brought together a team of Rotarians to provide these fun days out, following an address by REPoD chairman Geri Parlby. For further information, please phone Norman Chapman on 01489 877378 or email him. On Thu...

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Occasional REPoD Newsletters

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Am I at risk? Do I have it? What if I have it? What is being done? Finding a professional or tradesperson. Rotary Clubs - What you can do. Memory Cafés etc. Memory Cafés News. Memory Cafés Directory. A big thank you. This web site contains a large number of links to third party sites. Please note that third party links will open in a new browser window. Following any of these links assumes you have read and agree with this site's Terms and Conditions. You can also read this PDF document. The government h...

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Memory Packs

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Memory Box starter packs. Working with the Memorabilia Pack Company we are pleased to announce that we can now supply special Memory Box starter packs to help your club put together your very own branded Memory Box. Each pack will contain replica items from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s together with a guide to other items you might want to add to the box. Starter Packs are available for clubs to buy from REPoD using this order form. At £40 per pack (box not included). REPoD is supplying starter packs contai...

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Rotarians Easing Problems of Dementia

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Welcome to Rotarians Easing Problems of Dementia. Help for dementia sufferers and their carers. If you are in any doubt as to why the work of REPoD is important and why we need your support, read this BBC news item. And this report by The Guardian. Our newest REPoD Representative, Diane Marsh, is a Dementia Friends Champion and she has just recruited two more people to become champions, one of whom is a Rotarian like herself. To read more about them and how you can help. Fidget Quilts and Twiddlemuffs.

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What is Dementia? The basics

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There is a great deal of confusion over what Dementia is. In fact it is an umbrella term that covers a variety of different degenerative brain conditions that impair mental functioning. The most common and most well known dementias are:. Dementia with Lewy bodies. Am I at risk of developing dementia? The six million dollar question! Unfortunately the answer is not that straight forward. Research has identified many risk factors associated with dementia. The Alzheimer's Society factsheet. There are many r...

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Dementia - helping yourself

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Eat a well-balanced diet with less saturated fat and don't smoke. More information on nutrition and diet can be found on this web site. Try to be active for 30 minutes at least five times a week. You don't have to join a gym or take strenuous classes - walking, dancing, gardening and housework will all keep you fit. Staying healthy isn't just about keeping physically healthy. Making sure you spend time with other people can reduce any feelings of loneliness, depression and low self-worth. Am I at risk?