Your Role:Hi, I’m Mez, the Administrative Officer at Poppy Dementia Day Support. Where do you work?I’ve recently joined the team at Poppy Dementia Day Support in Swinton. Why did you apply for the role?After the last few years of feeling Read more…
This Christmas has been busy and full of fun, just as we expected. There has been parties, days out, nativity plays, pantomimes and lots of festive activities. Scroll down to see what our Community Hubs, Granville Respite Care, and Supported Read more…
As we age, staying active is important for both our body and mind. For older adults and people with dementia, exercising can be challenging, but chair-based exercises offer a safe and simple way to stay active while enjoying many health Read more…
Daniel is a young man with a passion for fun rides and machines that make noises. He enjoys being active and engaging in activities that are inclusive to his needs. Daniel is autistic, has a learning disability, and is visually Read more…
Your roleI work as a Data & Systems Officer. My primary responsibilities include managing data, implementing systems, and supporting our teams by providing technical guidance and data-driven insights. Each day, I aim to make technology more accessible and valuable to Read more…
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…
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