• The resource for a Happier, Healthier, Greener Lifestyle in Essex

Dementia Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Healthy Life Essex

September 20, 2019

Supporting people with dementia in Southend

The Southend Dementia Community Support Team are looking for volunteers to help support people living with dementia engage and participate at a variety of groups. Roles are flexible, so please do get in touch if you think you can help in any way. We have volunteers aged 19-80 from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome

April 18, 2019

Your local NHS – Have Your Say

How would you like to see your local NHS change? Have Your Say Healthwatch is an independent charity set up under the Health & Social Care Act 2012, acting as a champion for the people who use health and social care services – which is pretty much 100% of the general public – and ensuring

October 23, 2018

Have You Seen My…Umm…Memory? by Miller Caldwell

Have You Seen My…Umm…Memory? by Miller Caldwell is a wonderful self-help book for anyone with memory problems. Dementia is an increasing concern in our ageing society. And although keeping generally healthy with good food and exercise, both mental and physical, and avoiding the obvious culprits of drugs, alcohol and other excesses, it’s a condition that

August 09, 2018

A Community Haven for Age Concern Southend

Exciting changes are about to take place for Age Concern Southend as a listed building in Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff will provide a delightful “Haven” for Older People…..     Update August 2018 And so the fundraising begins……. Do keep an eye on our Community & Fundraising Events section for details. But in the meantime

October 11, 2017

Dementia Friendly Travel Survey

The Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) is committed to making life easier for people living with dementia, and their carers. Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, Thurrock District Council, and Clinical Commissioning Groups across the county are all working together to make Essex a dementia friendly county. Travel can often be a major challenge for people

March 06, 2017

Dementia Day Care in Southend

Are you caring for someone with dementia? Do you live in Southend? If you are looking after someone with dementia, particularly if you are a more mature person yourself and / or you have your own health challenges, you will know exactly how demanding that can be. As the strain increases to the point where

Subscribe to our Newsletter