The Alzheimer’s Society

Olivia McLennanOutreach and Support WorkerSouthwark Branch

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Our vision

Our vision is of a radically improved world for people with dementia.

A world where they have their rights recognised, where they can fully contribute to family life and where they can live with dignity, free from discrimination. A world where they and those who care for them, have their needs fully met.

A world, ultimately, where dementia can be defeated.

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What we do

Campaigning and raising awareness

Through a combination of:

• Detailed policy analysis

• Lobbying

• Influencing

• Direct action

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What we do

Training and development services

The Society is committed to ensuring that people with dementia receive the best possible quality care and support.

We provide training for health and care professionals and publish a wide range of training materials and books.

For more information:

01904 633581 qualitycare@alzheimers.org.uk

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What we do

Research

Quality Research in Dementia Programme (QRD)

• £1.5 million invested each year

• Three key areas: cause, care and cure

• Actively involves people with dementia and their carers

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What we doSupport Services

The Help LineThe Branches

The Factsheets

On line 24/7

Southwark Branch

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Who we are

A small, but dedicated team comprising:

• Branch Development Manager

• Outreach and Support Workers

• Branch Development Committee

• Volunteers

Southwark Branch

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What we do

• Outreach information and support service• Two monthly carers’ support groups• Memory group for people in the early stages of dementia• Weekly Healthy Ageing Café• Weekly drop-in service• Carers’ education programme• Monthly outreach roadshow• Quarterly newsletter• Befriending service• Access to the dementia knowledge centre

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Focus on the Healthy Ageing Café

• Weekly drop-in social café for older people with mental health difficulties, including dementia

• Provides a social environment, activities and a sandwich lunch!

• Music therapy session once a month

Why Music Therapy?

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• Our emotional response to music is processed by the amygdala

• Different types of music and song can stimulate pleasant emotions and reduce negative ones such as fear, distress and depression

• Amygdala is one of the last parts of the brain to be affected in Alzheimer’s Disease:

- music therapy offers potential for communication with people with dementia when language is no longer possible

Why Music Therapy?

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• Interaction with other people

- reduced risk of isolation

• Containment and expression of inner feelings, especially if verbal communication is failing

• Reminiscence, identity and empowerment in safe environment

• Great fun!

Southwark Branch

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Contact us

For more information or to make a referral:

Alzheimer’s Society, Southwark Branch Stones End Day Centre 11 Scovell Road London SE1 1QQ

020 7089 9173020 7407 4753 southwark@alzheimers.org.uk

www.alzheimers.org.uk

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