Leading care provider Aspire Care and Support, based in Swinton, are hosting their annual Dementia Memorial this December offering local residents an opportunity to come together and remember their loved ones during the festive season. “We understand that whilst Christmas Read more…
One of the questions I am asked most often is `what is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s’. The answer is really simple; dementia is an overarching, umbrella term, and Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia. Under the `umbrella’ of Read more…
This week is National Afternoon Tea Week. Did you know that Afternoon tea is a British tradition dating back to the early 1840’s? Afternoon Tea continues to be a great reminiscing activity for older people, and people with Dementia 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 Read more…
Aspire has been supporting Mikey in Salford for several years. Before that, Mikey lived in Wales and had a girlfriend named Janice. Despite the distance, Mikey and Janice have maintained their relationship, regularly meeting up and talking over the phone. Read more…
When Rose first started coming to our Aspire hub she had anxiety and found new situations or experiences quite difficult. Now, Rose is brimming with joy and confidence, living life to the full. It is a pleasure to support her Read more…
Jean, a lady we support in the community and at Brierley Community Hub in Little Hulton, has recently visited the hairdressers for the first time in years with the support from Aspire support workers. Jean’s Story: My name is Jean, Read more…
It’s Learning Disability Week, and this years theme is ‘Do You See Me?’ which is all about being seen, heard and valued. We spoke with Keith, who attends one of our community hubs, to ask him what it means to Read more…
It is a week where people show what life is like if you have a learning disability. This year the theme is “Do you see me” “Do you see me” is about people with a learning disability. Being seen Being Read more…
A huge Congratulations to our Finance Director, Dianne Blamire, who has recently been recognised as a finalist in the North West Finance Awards for Finance Director of the Year! Dianne started her finance journey at Salford City Council, before taking Read more…
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