Have you or someone you know recently retired? Are you spending your days at home alone? Are you looking for a new purpose and routine? For many adults, retiring is an exciting time, with long relaxing days ahead, and a chance to replace early mornings and late meetings, with lie-ins Read more…
Have you recently been diagnosed with Dementia and are looking for some advice? A timely diagnosis can help a person living with dementia to live well and for longer. A greater understanding and awareness of dementia can allow for adjustments to be made, which will help you to manage and, Read more…
Do you think you may have dementia and want to understand the process of receiving a diagnosis? If you are worried about your memory and have noticed a change in your personality, behaviour, memory, or communication it is important to consult with your GP. It is beneficial to visit your Read more…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science.To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are highlighting inspirational disabled women who have worked and still work within the science industry. Read our blog to discover more about four powerful women scientists, their disabilities, and how they Read more…
Tanya Gillies Level 2 Support Worker St George’s Community Hub Where do you work for Aspire? I work at St George’s Community Hub and have been here for eight months. I previously worked as the community champion in a supermarket, within my role I organised donations and raffles. I have done thirty years Read more…
How to have a dementia friendly Christmas at home. Christmas is a lovely time of the year to celebrate however for people living with dementia and their families, Christmas can be quite a daunting time. We have created a few tips which will help you have a dementia friendly Christmas Read more…
Christmas can be a stressful time when buying presents, we would like to help make it easier for you. Here are some interesting Christmas gift ideas for someone special who is living with Dementia. Arthur The Musical Teddy Bear Arthur is a special therapeutic teddy bear that has many benefits Read more…
Choosing a Christmas present for someone with Autism or complex needs doesn’t need to be difficult. There are lots of autism friendly gifts out there, but our top tip would be to speak to the person you are buying for, or their carer, to find out what they like or Read more…
Are you worried that you, or a family member, has signs of dementia? Here’s what to look out for. There will come a point in time where there is a decline in your memory due to natural ageing. Forgetting where you have put something or walking into a room and Read more…
by Lesley Rowcroft What is storytelling for people with learning disabilities? Storytelling is one of the oldest art forms in the world. Storytelling, both fictional and personal, can help to develop social relationships and build active participation in the community. It is something that can be accessible to everyone. Storytelling Read more…