Top Tips
Info gathered at our events -thanks so much to all contributors.
*Making your home dementia friendly: Making your home dementia friendly
*Do take a look at one of our member's youtube channel: Tanya Larrigan Life Animals Dementia x3 - YouTube
*Recommended book: 'Contended Dementia' by Oliver James
*Care Home Options: Advisable to visit a few to get an idea of what's available. Another tip given was that if you like somewhere, get your loved ones' name down as some have waiting lists.
*Recommended Chiropodist: Helena- 07590560936.
*Finance: Sibstar Debit Card - helps families living with dementia safely manage their everyday spending.
*Local Dementia Coordinator
Emma Reader: Dementia and Me Coordinator (Tenterden and Rural PCN)
Tel: 07521 507451
*Eureka Park Medical Centre
KMPT | Dementia services
*Home Care
*Positive feedback on Rusko Care (Maria)- Contact Us - Rusko Care & Arun, Managing Director of Visiting Angels- Home - Visiting Angels - South East Kent (visiting-angels.co.uk)
*Meds- to be discussed with GP/ hospital doctors
*Riperidone- can be used for the management of hallucinations: Risperidone – an antipyschotic medicine used to help symptoms of mental health conditions - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
*Melatonin- can be used to help reset body clock/ help sleep at night: About melatonin - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
*Mobile Holistic Therapies
A special treat for over 65s has been very kindly offered by Natasha from Temple Wellbeing- a very lovely and experienced local beauty therapist who comes to the house- massage, facials, reiki and more. Call 07732 507 410 to book.
*NHS Dementia Drop In Clinics:
Dementia drop-in clinics are held between 12pm-2pm on the first Friday of every month. Hamstreet, Ivycourt & Charing GP surgeries. See here for when and where the next one is.
*Carers Support East Kent: A Charity that provides Carers with the information and support they need.
*Alzheimers Trek 26 : Take on an epic 26 or 13 mile trek in one of 10 breath-taking locations across the UK. You'll join thousands of others who are also trekking for better days ahead.
*Dose of Nature: A charity established to promote the mental health benefits of engaging with the natural world. Ask your GP about local Social Prescribing groups that could support you.
*Making your home dementia friendly: Making your home dementia friendly
*Do take a look at one of our member's youtube channel: Tanya Larrigan Life Animals Dementia x3 - YouTube
*Recommended book: 'Contended Dementia' by Oliver James
*Care Home Options: Advisable to visit a few to get an idea of what's available. Another tip given was that if you like somewhere, get your loved ones' name down as some have waiting lists.
*Recommended Chiropodist: Helena- 07590560936.
*Finance: Sibstar Debit Card - helps families living with dementia safely manage their everyday spending.
*Local Dementia Coordinator
Emma Reader: Dementia and Me Coordinator (Tenterden and Rural PCN)
Tel: 07521 507451
*Eureka Park Medical Centre
KMPT | Dementia services
*Home Care
*Positive feedback on Rusko Care (Maria)- Contact Us - Rusko Care & Arun, Managing Director of Visiting Angels- Home - Visiting Angels - South East Kent (visiting-angels.co.uk)
*Meds- to be discussed with GP/ hospital doctors
*Riperidone- can be used for the management of hallucinations: Risperidone – an antipyschotic medicine used to help symptoms of mental health conditions - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
*Melatonin- can be used to help reset body clock/ help sleep at night: About melatonin - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
*Mobile Holistic Therapies
A special treat for over 65s has been very kindly offered by Natasha from Temple Wellbeing- a very lovely and experienced local beauty therapist who comes to the house- massage, facials, reiki and more. Call 07732 507 410 to book.
*NHS Dementia Drop In Clinics:
Dementia drop-in clinics are held between 12pm-2pm on the first Friday of every month. Hamstreet, Ivycourt & Charing GP surgeries. See here for when and where the next one is.
*Carers Support East Kent: A Charity that provides Carers with the information and support they need.
*Alzheimers Trek 26 : Take on an epic 26 or 13 mile trek in one of 10 breath-taking locations across the UK. You'll join thousands of others who are also trekking for better days ahead.
*Dose of Nature: A charity established to promote the mental health benefits of engaging with the natural world. Ask your GP about local Social Prescribing groups that could support you.
