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Welcome to Alzheimers Canterbury |
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Alzheimers Canterbury was established in 1983. An increase in the incidence of Alzheimers Disease means that our membership is continuing to grow as we provide support for people with dementia and their families and friends. We also offer information and education to the public and the medical and helping professions about the problems associated with Alzheimers and other dementias.
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Keeping your independence with dementia |
There are a number of simple things you can do that will help you as your memory becomes less reliable. Starting to use memory prompting strategies early on gets you into a pattern of behaviour that can maximise your independence as well as your confidence.
Keeping to a routine aids memory in dementia: Having a routine is one of the best memory prompts. Patterns of behaviour become an aid to memory and help a person with dementia feel secure and less anxious too.
Diary and notebook keeping for dementia: Keep a diary or notepad. Use a daily diary to write down the everyday tasks, household duties and activities that you have arranged or want to do. You can also use them for thoughts and ideas. Carers can write in activities or 'must do's' too if you want as well.
Notice Boards memory and dementia: Pin reminders, a time-tables, ideas, etc on them and it is a good alternative or backup system to a diary. Noticeboards are great visual reminders. Helpers or caregivers can also put reminders of activities or what day it is.
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 CUPPA FOR A CAUSE
Alzheimers Canterbury invites you to participate in the
‘Cuppa for a Cause’ 2010 fundraising campaign.
Do you like to invite friends and neighbours to your home? enjoy a relaxing and fun morning tea break at work with colleagues? make a good cup of tea or coffee? If so, you are perfect to host a Cuppa-for-a-Cause, anytime between now and World Alzheimer's Day on 21 September to help us to make life better for people affected by dementia.
When you register your interest, you will receive a Cuppa pack with tips, items and much more, to make your get-together special. With a gold coin donation to Alzheimers Canterbury from everyone attending, you can help to make a difference in people’s lives. For more information, please telephone Jacqueline in the office on 379 2590.
We hope you will decide to support our ‘Cuppa for a Cause’ fundraising venture this year.
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