Living with Dementia
In Thanet and East Kent
Introduction - Anyone who is involved with dementia, either as a carer, family member or person with dementia will be aware of the difficulties in getting help. The aim of this website is to provide easy access to all the resources available, either by linking to other websites or providing the contact details for the relevant people.
Donation from the Mayor of Broadstairs
Roger Newman ,of the local Alzheimer's Branch committee , receives a cheque for £2000 from the Mayor of Broadstairs as a result of the branch being one of the Mayors designated charities for the last year.
National Dementia Strategy for England - The following is the press release by Alzheimer Europe.
Alzheimer Europe welcomes launch of English Dementia Strategy
4 February 2009 (Luxembourg): This week, the English Health Secretary, Alan Johnson and Care Services Minister, Phil Hope launched the first-ever National Dementia Strategy for England. In support of the Strategy, the government has pledged an extra GBP 150 million.
The 17 recommendations contained in the Strategy are based on the three key themes of (i) raising awareness and understanding, (ii) early diagnosis and support and (iii) living well with dementia Having worked closely alongside the government to develop the Strategy, the Alzheimer's Society believes that the strategy "will make an incredible difference to the lives of people with dementia and their carers".
Welcoming the launch of the Strategy, Maurice O'Connell, Chairman of Alzheimer Europe, said, "I am delighted for the 570,000 people living with dementia in England, as well as their carers, that this long-awaited Strategy will now be implemented and that England joins Norway, France and Scotland in giving dementia the priority it deserves. I hope that other national European policy-makers take heed and implement their own national dementia strategies."
Further information about the Strategy can be found on the Alzheimer's Society website.
Ruth Pollen Award
The first ever Ruth Pollen Award for Quality Care in Dementia was given to Mrs. Ros Broad a carer from Herne Bay. The citation read, 'Ros is a born carer, and always has a smile whatever the circumstance. She is also so caring towards everyone else.'
The award was presented by Tony Pollen whose late wife is commemorated by it.
NEW!! - Kent Carer's Emergency Card - Go to the Support section for details on this very useful addition.
William Brooks Awards - The awards are given each year at the annual conference of the Alzheimer's Society. They are for volunteers who have made a significant contribution to dementia care. The LBGT support group was one of the winners of this years awards. The group was founded almost 10 years ago and is one of only two such groups in the world.
The photo shows Roger Newman, Jeremy Wright M.P. and Pat Byrn
Rember Trial - An information sheet about the recently highly publicised new drug remember can be found by clicking here. For further links about the research, click here.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED - Independentage, a national charity which helps older people in need, have a need for more volunteers in the Thanet and East Sussex area. If you think you can help them, please call 01227 362530 or click here to e-mail . For further information on Independentage, click here.
