Croeso Cynnes Laugharne

23/06/2026

Join us this Friday 26 June for the regular fun and games AS WELL AS an opportunity to become a Dementia Friend with the Alzheimer’s Society.

Starting at 11.30, we are hosting a short 40-45 minute workshop during our session, led by one of our regular guests who is also a Dementia Friends Ambassador, and hope to raise awareness of this illness and how as individuals and a Community we can make small steps to support those living with Dementia and those caring for them.

It is a FREE session and open to all businesses and organisations in the area so if you know of anyone who might be interested in coming, feel free to share.

If you DO plan to stay afterwards to join our tasty lunch, please contact Jo Bryan on 07803933981 to confirm numbers for catering. Many thanks

20/06/2026

Something rather wonderful will be happening at our next Croeso Cynnes session on Friday 26 June.
We will have an opportunity complete a simple workshop and each become a Dementia Friend.
Calling all businesses and individuals in the area, if you would like to send a representative from your place of work to join us and learn about Dementia Friends and how you could make small changes that can have a huge impact on your customers and Community, please contact Jo Bryan on 07803933981 to save a place.
Look out for more details

12/06/2026

Are you ready? Don’t forget your pennies!
Today we are having a bake/cake event with a lovely raffle in aid of Dementia UK.
So you’ll enjoy a fantastic hand-made cake selection with your cuppa (for a £2 donation) as well as a lovely generous raffle.
We can’t wait to welcome you …

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

It’s that time again - the SECOND Friday of the month so Croeso Cynnes will be ready and waiting for you tomorrow Friday 12 June 11.00 - 2.00 in Laugharne Memorial Hall.
This session we will be holding a cake/bake tea party in support of Dementia UK and a raffle.
Dementia UK is the organisation that developed and supports Admiral Nurses. Admiral Nurses provide tailored emotional and practical support with all aspects of dementia. They make sure carers have the information, strategies and skills they need to support the person living with dementia. First-hand, practical face-to-face support at a time that many car@ers and families find it most difficult.
So please join us for our customary Warm Welcome and bring some pennies both as donations towards the cakes and for the raffle tickets. It will be a good one!
Geraldean and Jan will be rocking it in the kitchen and there will be fun games, quizzes and crafts to enjoy too.
All welcome

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

The first treatments that can slow Alzheimer’s disease are emerging - which means early and accurate diagnosis has never been more important.

Current diagnostic tools often rely heavily on language, such as memory or word-based tests.

While useful, these approaches can be influenced by a person’s language, education or cultural background, which could make diagnosis less accurate or accessible for some people.

We’re proud to fund research by Dr Chris Hardy, Alzheimer’s Society Carol Jennings Fellow at University College London, who is developing a new nonverbal ‘brain hearing’ test. Unlike a standard hearing test, which checks how well the ears detect sound, this test looks at how the brain processes sound.

The test asks people to identify one sound played into one ear while a different sound is played into the other. It reveals how effectively the brain separates and interprets competing noises, such as when in a busy environment like a restaurant.

Results found that patients with most forms of dementia performed worse than healthy volunteers using the nonverbal test.

By using everyday sounds and images rather than words, this approach offers a more inclusive way to assess how the brain is functioning.

It has the potential to support clinicians in identifying dementia earlier, while also improving the experience and fairness of diagnosis across diverse communities.

This test is not ready to be used widely yet. But with further research, a simple and accessible tool like this could play an important role in helping more people living with dementia access the early and accurate diagnosis they deserve.

03/06/2026

Dementia isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither are its symptoms.

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies are among the most common types – and each affects the brain in different ways.

From memory loss and confusion to changes in behaviour, language or movement, the symptoms can vary widely depending on the type of dementia.

This guide highlights some of the common symptoms linked to each illness, but it’s also important to remember that no two people experience dementia in the same way.

By recognising the different signs, including these lesser-known symptoms, we can spot changes earlier and help more people access an early diagnosis.

[Image description:
A graphic split into four different sections illustrates common symptoms associated with Vascular dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia with Lewy bodies and Frontotemporal dementia. From top left to bottom right:
Central text reads, 'Alzheimer's disease.' This is surrounded by text reading, 'Difficulties with thinking and reasoning; Language problems; Memory problems; Changes to how you see and hear things; Getting lost in a familiar place; Mood changes.' Each piece of text is accompanied by a graphic illustrating the symptom.
Central text reads, 'Vascular dementia.' This is surrounded by text reading, 'Problems planning and organising; Short periods of sudden confusion; Slower speed of thought; Problems concentrating; Trouble following a series of steps; Problems with memory and language.' Each piece of text is accompanied by a graphic illustrating the symptom.
Central text reads, 'Dementia with Lewy bodies.' This is surrounded by text reading, 'Tremors; Depression and anxiety; Hallucinations; Swinging between alertness and sleepiness; Trouble concentrating; Difficulties with walking and movement.' Each piece of text is accompanied by a graphic illustrating the symptom.
Central text reads, 'Frontotemporal dementia.' This is surrounded by text reading, 'Socially inappropriate behaviour; Personality changes; Problems with language; Eating or drinking excessively; Repetitive or obsessive behaviour; Trouble planning and organising.' Each piece of text is accompanied by a graphic illustrating the symptom.]

02/06/2026

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