Kidderminster Dementia Action Alliance - DAA

13/03/2024

TICKETS for Shanty Crew ONLY £3- March 22nd 7-9pm- All welcome- On sale at Berrington Court reception.

24/03/2023

This should be hung in every dementia care home and in hospitals where there are patients with dementia.

If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.

1. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.

2. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.

3. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.

4. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.

5. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.

6. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.

7. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.

8. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.

9. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.

10. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.

11. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.

12. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.

13. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.

14. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.

15. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.

16. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.

17. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.

18. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.

19. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.

20. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.

21. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”

ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘᴀsᴛᴇ in Honour of someone you know or knew who has dementia. In Honour of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.💕💔 xx

28/02/2023

Join us for advice, support or a friendly chat on 31st March.

05/11/2022

With approaching, it can help to warn loved ones with dementia about the night and what might happen, so they know what to expect. This can also help you gauge how they feel about the festivities and whether they’d like to be involved.

The best way to support a person on bonfire night will of course depend on the individual. Read our tips and advice for supporting a person with dementia during fireworks here: bit.ly/3TGJLrl

20/10/2022

Kidderminster Dementia Action Alliance holding Open Day at Town Hall on Thurs 20 Oct, 10am - 4pm. Why not get along for free coffee & cake & see what help's around when needed?!

24/08/2022

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21/08/2022

14/08/2022

Being kind and understanding that people living with dementia may struggle with everyday tasks, goes a long way to helping create a dementia friendly society.

By helping people living with dementia to feel safe and understood in their communities, we can help them live well, feel more confident, and maintain their independence for as long as possible.

19/07/2022

As temperatures soar, we hope you're managing to stay cool☀️

Hot weather can cause discomfort, and those living with dementia may need some extra support during a heatwave. From tips on recognising and preventing dehydration, to finding ways to cool off - read our advice on supporting somebody living with dementia in hot weather: bit.ly/2YbCz9M

20/05/2022

Today there was a huge turnout for the Dementia Action Alliance meeting. Watch this space- good things lie ahead, for people living with dementia and their caregivers in and around Kidderminster,

02/05/2022

Kidderminster Dementia Action Alliance - DAA are hosting a breakfast at Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday 20th May 2022. The breakfast is intended to showcase and raise awareness of the dementia-friendly organisations within Kidderminster! ❤️