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| More events, more activities, more community engagement, more everything! |
New funding from the Big Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund will enable
us to build on the success of Creative Spaces project and to support more
people living with dementia in isolated communities in Cornwall. We cannot be more pleased and excited at the Sensory Trust!
Our aptly named Creative Spaces in the Community project will run for 4
years. During that time we will work
directly with older people with dementia, helping them to enhance their
physical and mental wellbeing by maintaining an active life within their
community.
We’ll still use successful tried and tested techniques; involving young
people in inter-generational activities, making the most of outdoor environments
and nature-focused activities. In
addition, service providers such as local libraries and businesses will be
involved, helping them to better understand the issues associated with living
with dementia at home. For example, a short trip to a library or local shop can
easily turn into a miserable or anxious time if support and understanding
within the community isn’t there to help prevent issues from arising.
The project will also allow us to evaluate and demonstrate the positive impact that these and other elements of the project will have on the physical and mental well-being of people living with dementia.
The project begins in March and we’re looking forward to the journey
ahead; to meeting old friends and making new ones, switching on some metaphoric
light bulbs, watching new friendships form and working with individuals and
organizations who are also passionate about and want to improve the quality of
life for people living with dementia, their carers and families.
If you’re not aware of the previous 4 years of work, through the
Creative Spaces project then click HERE to follow the link through to the
project page where you can find out more, watch films and pick up some free
downloads of activity and fact sheets.
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| A few memories from Creative Spaces |
