Crafts and creative activities

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A group of people with dementia have created a book of poems giving insight into what everyday life is like for them. Read some of their works, which covers topics including communication, companionship and identity.
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Being with animals can be comforting and stimulating, and they don’t have to be traditional pets.
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Activity ideas for people with dementia who enjoy tabletop games.
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Some activity ideas for people with dementia that involve our feathered friends.
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Emma cared deeply for her grandfather, Roy, who had dementia. To help support Alzheimer's Society, Emma organises fundraising balls with her family and donates money from the sale of her paintings.
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Handmade for Dementia aims to reduce the number of people with dementia requiring recannulation. Are you a knitter? You could make Dementia Cannula Sleeves.
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We share some ideas to help a person with dementia to continue expressing themselves.
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People with dementia try out a range of fiddle products that promote focus and tactile experiences.