Tag: Dementia

Women from Dancing with Dementia. Image taken by James Holt.

“Music is one of the things we’ll never forget” – Salford charity brings rhythm to the hearts of people with dementia

A charity from Swinton aims to bring life and rhythm into the hearts of those living with Dementia. Over 180 […]

Photo retrieved from Alzheimer’s Society North West England

“We’re incorporating Christmas and dementia into one lovely night”- Alzheimer’s Christmas carol concert

The Alzheimer’s Society is hosting a Christmas carol concert at Salford Cathedral on December 4. Danielle Freeman, community fundraiser for […]

Jo Shaughessy talking

Dementia Friends session in Salford aims to educate people on what it is like to live with the disease

The hour- long session on Chorley Road in Swinton celebrates reaching three million Dementia Friends, and informs people on actions […]

'Open Doors: Stories From A Very Different Salford' produced by Chronicle Films 

Beena Khetani - Chronicle FIls

Animation - Michael Pettyt, Tracks and Layers

‘Stories From A Very Different Salford’ reminiscent film for people living with Dementia

Open Doors Support Group and Chronicle films have produced a reminiscent film for people living with Dementia in Salford. ‘Stories […]

Credit: Age UK

“It just shows that people with dementia can go out on the boats and have a great time.” Age UK Salford’s annual boat race

The Age UK Salford branch hosted their annual Boat Race to raise awareness for dementia on World Alzheimers Day. The […]

Photo credit to The Salford Institute for Dementia

Comedian Steve Day set to perform at Salford Institute for Dementia

Award-winning comedian, Steve Day will be performing at the Salford Institute for Dementia this month in support of Dementia Action Week which runs from 20th May until 26th May.