How 'Twiddlemuffs' are making a difference to Chorley dementia residents

Music programme for dementia patients launches in Leigh

An award-winning music programme for dementia patients and their carers is launching in Leigh.

Stitchers hand-make items to help dementia patients

Twiddle Muffs and similar sensory items offer "soothing tactile stimulation," which aids in reducing anxiety.

How 'Twiddlemuffs' are making a difference to Chorley dementia residents

Twiddlemuffs are handcrafted accessories, specifically designed for individuals with dementia, and provide both therapeutic and sensory benefits.

Some social welfare institutions do not meet the conditions for verification of closed departments, the Ministry for a Solidary Future has found.

Government backs technologies to help dementia patients

Government backs technologies to help dementia patients Meghan Shaw 24 March, 2025 Government backs technologies to help dementia patients 24 March, 2025 Government-backed research on technology for those with dementia is to help them live more independently in their own homes.Four new research networks led by the UK’s top researchers, developers, and health and social care professionals will focus on creating technologies to help dementia pa…

Bonding over books: Fourth graders and seniors with dementia share storytime

Some local fourth graders recently shared their love of books with residents at Vineyard Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in Murrieta. The students from Cole Elementary School brought their favorite tales for story time and left with a deeper appreciation for the older generation. The reading project for the young and old helps boost […]