Top Tips from our Members
NATIONAL
📖 Recommended Books
*Contented Dementia by Oliver James
*I Remember When They Taught Cows to Talk by John Morris
*Dawn's Dementia Field Guide by Dawn Horne
💡National Grid Priority Service
*Register yourself or your loved one on the Priority Services Register (PSR)- this provides extra help and additional support during a power cut for elderly, very ill or disabled people, or those who rely on power for medical equipment.
🏡👵👴Care Homes
*Autumna can help you draw up a short-list of care homes near you
💰Finance
*Sibstar Debit Card - helps families living with dementia safely manage their everyday spending
*VAT relief on building work if you have a disability- if you are making changes to your home to support your loved one with dementia, speak to your builder/ supplier
💊Meds- to be discussed with GP/ hospital doctors
*Riperidone- can be used for the management of hallucinations
*Melatonin- can be used to help reset body clock/ help sleep at night
🛍️Dementia Friendly Products
*The Alzheimer's Society Shop has some great products- including clocks, help around the home, activities, phones and sensory- many of which you can claim VAT relief' if you have dementia or are family, friend or carer buying on behalf of someone who is eligible.
🚶♂️Fundraising Missions
*Alzheimers Trek 26 : Take on an epic 26 or 13 mile trek in one of 10 breath-taking locations across the UK.
*Set up your own event & raise funds for The Dementia Experience- it could be a Tea Party, Plant Sale or Walk- perhaps in memory of someone you love- we'd be so grateful & of course more than happy to help you get organised
LOCAL: Ashford, Tenterden, Benenden, Rolvenden & surrounding areas
🏡Carers
*Contact Us - Rusko Care
*Home - Visiting Angels - South East Kent (visiting-angels.co.uk)
*Crossroads- provide free essential respite care for unpaid carers, providing them with a regular weekly break of up to 3 hours for a 6 months period with trained support workers". Download the form in order for your family or GP to refer you.
👥Carers Support
*Carers Support East Kent: A Charity that provides Carers with the information and support
*Dementia and Me Coordinator: Emma Reader (Tenterden and Rural PCN) Tel: 07521 507451
👵👴CARM
*CARM runs relaxed and friendly Meeting Points: These are social drop ins in villages and coastal communities across Romney Marsh and areas of Tenterden. Find friendships and access to a wide range of services.
*CARM also coordinates a Befriending service that provides free regular home visits. To make a referral, or enquire for yourself, please ring the Befriending team at CARM on 01233 758122
🏡 WRAP Dementia Activities Centre
*WRAP is a small, supportive & friendly group for those with dementia to find brain stimulation and friendship- based in the community room of Hawkhurst House care home- open Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9.30am-3.30pm- £50 per day inclusive of lunch, all refreshments and activities.
🫶Treat for you
*Mobile Holistic Therapies: A special treat for our members has been very kindly offered by Natasha from Temple Wellbeing- a gentle and experienced local beauty therapist who comes to the house- massage, facials, reiki and more- call Natasha on 07732 507 410 to book
*Nails at home by Sam: Time out for someone you know & love- Sam is local, lovely & comes to the house to do manicures, gels & all things nails : 07788 546 699
😌Personal Care
*Chiropodist: Helena- 07590560936
🤝👥🏘️Community Activities
*Montford Manor run free events for the dementia community, including a cinema club with free drinks & popcorn!
🎨Creative Clubs
Let us know if you'd like to find out more about 1-1 & small group creative sessions that we are running with some of our very lovely local contacts.
Many thanks to our members for sharing these Top Tips- if you'd like to find out more about any of these ideas, do get in touch and we'll do our best to signpost you to the right place.
📖 Recommended Books
*Contented Dementia by Oliver James
*I Remember When They Taught Cows to Talk by John Morris
*Dawn's Dementia Field Guide by Dawn Horne
💡National Grid Priority Service
*Register yourself or your loved one on the Priority Services Register (PSR)- this provides extra help and additional support during a power cut for elderly, very ill or disabled people, or those who rely on power for medical equipment.
🏡👵👴Care Homes
*Autumna can help you draw up a short-list of care homes near you
💰Finance
*Sibstar Debit Card - helps families living with dementia safely manage their everyday spending
*VAT relief on building work if you have a disability- if you are making changes to your home to support your loved one with dementia, speak to your builder/ supplier
💊Meds- to be discussed with GP/ hospital doctors
*Riperidone- can be used for the management of hallucinations
*Melatonin- can be used to help reset body clock/ help sleep at night
🛍️Dementia Friendly Products
*The Alzheimer's Society Shop has some great products- including clocks, help around the home, activities, phones and sensory- many of which you can claim VAT relief' if you have dementia or are family, friend or carer buying on behalf of someone who is eligible.
🚶♂️Fundraising Missions
*Alzheimers Trek 26 : Take on an epic 26 or 13 mile trek in one of 10 breath-taking locations across the UK.
*Set up your own event & raise funds for The Dementia Experience- it could be a Tea Party, Plant Sale or Walk- perhaps in memory of someone you love- we'd be so grateful & of course more than happy to help you get organised
LOCAL: Ashford, Tenterden, Benenden, Rolvenden & surrounding areas
🏡Carers
*Contact Us - Rusko Care
*Home - Visiting Angels - South East Kent (visiting-angels.co.uk)
*Crossroads- provide free essential respite care for unpaid carers, providing them with a regular weekly break of up to 3 hours for a 6 months period with trained support workers". Download the form in order for your family or GP to refer you.
👥Carers Support
*Carers Support East Kent: A Charity that provides Carers with the information and support
*Dementia and Me Coordinator: Emma Reader (Tenterden and Rural PCN) Tel: 07521 507451
👵👴CARM
*CARM runs relaxed and friendly Meeting Points: These are social drop ins in villages and coastal communities across Romney Marsh and areas of Tenterden. Find friendships and access to a wide range of services.
*CARM also coordinates a Befriending service that provides free regular home visits. To make a referral, or enquire for yourself, please ring the Befriending team at CARM on 01233 758122
🏡 WRAP Dementia Activities Centre
*WRAP is a small, supportive & friendly group for those with dementia to find brain stimulation and friendship- based in the community room of Hawkhurst House care home- open Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9.30am-3.30pm- £50 per day inclusive of lunch, all refreshments and activities.
🫶Treat for you
*Mobile Holistic Therapies: A special treat for our members has been very kindly offered by Natasha from Temple Wellbeing- a gentle and experienced local beauty therapist who comes to the house- massage, facials, reiki and more- call Natasha on 07732 507 410 to book
*Nails at home by Sam: Time out for someone you know & love- Sam is local, lovely & comes to the house to do manicures, gels & all things nails : 07788 546 699
😌Personal Care
*Chiropodist: Helena- 07590560936
🤝👥🏘️Community Activities
*Montford Manor run free events for the dementia community, including a cinema club with free drinks & popcorn!
🎨Creative Clubs
Let us know if you'd like to find out more about 1-1 & small group creative sessions that we are running with some of our very lovely local contacts.
Many thanks to our members for sharing these Top Tips- if you'd like to find out more about any of these ideas, do get in touch and we'll do our best to signpost you to the right place.
