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Information on groups, events and tips for families who are living with dementia in Raven Primary Care Network:
Gateway Primary Care (The Gate, Canklow Rd, Rosehill)
Brinsworth & Whiston
Stag & Rose Court
Treeton
Thorpe Hesley & Bellows Rd

20/08/2026

📍 Today we have our Memory Cafe at Dalton📍

📌 20th August 2026 📌

📌 1pm until 4pm 📌

📌 Dalton Parish Hall 📌

📌 Free refreshment’s 📌

📌Arts & crafts 📌

📌 Entertainment 📌

A warm welcome is waiting for you, come along for an afternoon of socialising in a safe environment! 🫶🏻

18/08/2026

One of the things I never expected with dementia was fear of water. 💜

Mike had always loved the water. But as his dementia progressed, something that had once been familiar could suddenly frighten him.

Bathing and showering became different. What looked perfectly normal to me didn't necessarily look or feel normal to him anymore.

That's something I wish more caregivers were warned about.

A person with dementia may become afraid of the shower, refuse to step into the tub, become upset when water touches them, or suddenly resist bathing altogether. It isn't always stubbornness. Dementia can change the way the brain processes what they're seeing, hearing and feeling.

Imagine not completely understanding where the water is coming from, why someone is trying to take your clothes off, or why you're being asked to step onto a wet, shiny surface.

That completely changed the way I looked at Mike's fear.

I learned that sometimes caregiving isn't about convincing them there's nothing to be afraid of.

It's about realizing that to them, the fear is real.

If you're dealing with this right now, you're not alone.

Has your loved one with dementia developed a fear of water or bathing? What has helped in your home?

Someone reading the comments tonight may desperately need an idea that worked for you. 💜

Source Dementia/Alzheimer’s support group!

17/08/2026

What will you be doing a week today? If you're in the Sheffield area why not pop along to join us for our Community Chorus Singalong Session next Monday.

Join our fantastic much loved professional musician Sally Glennon for a social singalong. It's totally Free, open to all and neuro-inclusive thanks to the kind support of The lovely people at The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation.

Put it in your diary to pop in for a relaxed singalong afternoon, where you can meet new friends and can sing your heart out with absolutely no experience required.

Thanks to the support of our community we're proud that all our sessions remain totally free so that money is never a barrier to the transformative benefits of live music.
FREE Parking, FREE entry, FREE Refreshments and FREE smiles from our amazingly kind and welcoming volunteers. There is also a bus stop right outside if you don't fancy a drive.
Pass it On
Please share this with everyone you know so that no one misses out. With great music and great company - that will have you singing along and going home with a big smile! See You there!
We want to share our grateful thanks to kind and generous folks The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation for their kind and generous support and to our community partners SYFRS South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue and everyone who lends their support at the Training And Development Centre. We couldn't do it without you!

17/08/2026

💜 Dementia Medications: What Every Family Should Know

A dementia diagnosis often comes with another question:

"Is there a medication that can help?"

While there is currently no cure for dementia, some medications may help manage symptoms, slow cognitive decline for some people, or reduce behaviors that interfere with daily life.

It's important to remember that every person responds differently. What works well for one individual may not work the same for another.

Common medications for memory and thinking include:

🧠 Donepezil (Aricept)

🧠 Rivastigmine (Exelon)

🧠 Galantamine (Razadyne)

🧠 Memantine (Namenda)

These medications may help with memory, thinking, daily functioning, or behavior in some people, but they do not stop or reverse the progression of dementia.

Medications for behavior

Sometimes healthcare providers may prescribe medications for severe agitation, aggression, hallucinations, anxiety, or depression when symptoms become distressing or create safety concerns.

These medications can be helpful for some people, but they also carry important risks and should be regularly reviewed with the healthcare team.

As a caregiver, watch for:

⚠️ Increased confusion

⚠️ Falls or dizziness

⚠️ Excessive sleepiness

⚠️ Loss of appetite

⚠️ New stiffness, tremors, or movement problems

⚠️ Sudden hallucinations or major behavior changes

If you notice any of these after starting or changing a medication, contact your healthcare provider promptly.

Remember:

💜 Medications are only one part of dementia care.

A calm routine, meaningful activities, good nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep, social connection, and compassionate communication are just as important in supporting quality of life.

Never stop or change a dementia medication without speaking with the prescribing healthcare provider first.

💬 Has your loved one taken dementia medication? What questions did you have when they first started treatment? Share your experience in the comments—you may help another family feel more prepared.

📌 Save this guide for future reference and share it with someone caring for a loved one living with dementia.

Source Dementia Care Guide

01/08/2026

When a Person Living With Dementia Repeats Questions

Repeated questions can be exhausting for caregivers, but the person is usually not trying to frustrate you. They may not remember asking the question or hearing your answer. Repetition may also express anxiety, confusion, loneliness, or a need for reassurance.

Try to:

* Respond to the feeling beneath the question.
* Keep your answer short, calm, and consistent.
* Use simple notes, clocks, calendars, or labels.
* Offer comfort and gently redirect them to a familiar activity.
* Check for hunger, thirst, pain, tiredness, or anxiety.
* Pause and care for yourself when your patience feels stretched.

Instead of only repeating information, offer reassurance:

“You are safe. I am here with you. I will help you.”

If confusion appears suddenly or becomes significantly worse, seek medical advice, as illness, pain, dehydration, constipation, or medication changes may be contributing.

Caregiver Wisdom:
They may not remember your answer, but they may still feel the safety in your voice.

What repeated question do you hear most often, and what response brings comfort?

Source Compassion in Dementia Care

Brinsworth Memory Cafe today. See you there!
15/07/2026

Brinsworth Memory Cafe today. See you there!

15/07/2026

Join us for a circular local walk, Wednesday 15th July, meet 1030 at Gardens , hoping to seek as much shade as possible just one long slope relatively easy walk

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