Here are some useful telephone numbers for services accessible to those living with dementia and their carers.
Alzheimers Organisation National Dementia Helpline
Information, support and advice 0300 222 11 22
Dementia Support Service ( Derby City)
01332 497640
www.makingspace.co.uk
Support, advice, information and activities such as cafes, carers groups, arts etc for thise living within the City of Derby
Derbyshire Carers Association
01332 200002
derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Carer support, assessments, emergency planning and activity groups
Derby City Council Adult Social Care
01332 640777
derby.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/your-life-your-choice
Care planning and provision, crisis support, respite care etc in Derby City
Did you know that just by thinking about the language you use can make a real difference?
The language we use influences how people with dementia are viewed and how they feel about themselves. People with dementia prefer words and descriptions that are accurate, balanced and respectful.
WORDS TO AVOID
Dementia Sufferer
Demented
Senile or senile dementia
Burden
Victim
Living death
These were described by people with dementia as curl up and die words
INSTEAD USE
People with dementia
People living with dementia
People living well with dementia
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CONGRATULATIONS! YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE!
Hardy Group
https://hardygroupdementia.org.uk/contact/
Social meetings and trips to help members stay socially, physically and mentally active. Contact via website.
Disability Direct
01332 299449
http://disabilitydirect.com/derby/
Welfare advice, help with form filling
make a twiddlemitt OR FORGET ME NOt
Twiddlemitts are made by our neighbours and distributed to anyone in the area who may benefit. The little, easy to make, Forget Me Nots are distibuted free by us at lots of events to help raise awareness. Lets turn Oakwood into a COMMUKNITTY!
Twiddlemitt
You will need
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DK or bulky yarn, around 150g (5 oz), washable at 30°C – odds and ends are fine.
Size 7mm (UK 2) straight or circular needles.
A tapestry / wool needle. Buttons, ribbons and other trimmings Instructions to knit flat
1. Using 2 strands of DK together, or a single of bulky yarn, cast on 45 stitches.
2. Knit in garter or stocking stitch until the piece measures 28 cms (11 in). This is the inner part of the mitt.
3. Continue using a mix of colours and textures (in any stitch or combination you like) until the work measures 60 cms (24 in).
4. Cast off.
5. Sew up the long sides to form a tube.
6. Push the inner part of the mitt up inside the outer, and sew the short edges together.
7. Sew on some twiddly bits, like loops, buttons, zips, pompoms or beads.
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Use different textures and colours of wool to create bright and interesting patterns. If you like, mix up the stitches - garter, stocking, rib, etc for extra texture.
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THE OAKWOOD MEMORY WALK
3 September 2020
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A fantastic way to raise money both for Alzheimer's Society and the Forget Me Not Cafe. A walk around the woods and park - 3 miles in total. Dogs on leads welcome. Registration fee of £3 goes directly to Alzheimer's Society. Starts and finishes at the Community Centre. On return tea/coffee and magnificent cake is served, donations from which go to the Forget Me Not Cafe. A great social event! Get in touch to register or for more info.
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