Working in partnership with the Harlow Dementia Friendly Community, Rainbow Services helps those who live with Dementia, and their carers, to improve their quality of life, through the following activities:
To find out more contact ron@rainbowservices.org.uk or 07918 605744
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There are now many studies that demonstrate how being outside can improve wellbeing for people living with dementia. Access to fresh air, sunshine and natural light are important for wellbeing as well as helping to maintain our body clocks and vitamin D levels.
Visit Making your garden dementia friendly
The Herbert Protocol is a form that carers, family or friends of a vulnerable person, or the person themselves can fill in. It contains a list of information to help the police if the person goes missing.
When someone with Dementia is going into hospital, or a new Care Home, or even just has a new Carer beginning to visit, this easy to complete leaflet can make the world of difference.
Playlist for Life is a music and dementia charity. Over two decades of scientific research has shown that listening to a personal playlist can improve the lives of those living with dementia. In fact, listening to music that is personally meaningful has many psychological benefits, meaning anyone can benefit from a playlist.
Free personal playlists for people living with dementia.
Homepage – Music for my Mind – Music for My Mind
If you are worried about a loved one with Dementia wandering then the Guardian Angels badge, wristband, bag-tag or keyring may be the answer. Developed by Dementia Buddy’s these devices use Near Field Communication (NFT) to let anyone with a mobile phone scan the device and be given the first name of the person and two emergency contact numbers. We are working with emergency services to raise awareness of these devices and raising awareness amongst the general public. Click here for more information.
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Dementia Support Line, Alzheimer’s Society’s dementia support service, is free, easy to access, and puts you in touch with the right support. From local help to phone and online advice.
Call 0333 150 3456 Monday – Wednesday 9:00am – 8:00pm, Thursday –Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday – Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Or visit Visit Dementia Support Line
Support for Carers
Action for Family Carers – 0300 770 8090
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Part of helping people in Harlow to live well dementia is working with organisations to help them consider how they can become more dementia friendly. The following flyers provide more information.
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https://rainbowservices.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dementia-Friendly-Activity-Schedule-V5.pdf
