Marrow House

For those living in care environments, it's worth remembering that not everyone has families, or friends who are nearby. If you can, spend a few extra minutes one on one with these individuals #CompassionInCare #SocialIsolation #EmotionalSupport #OneOnOneTime #DementiaAwareness

Involve the kids in your Christmas plans with a person living with a dementia; this usually has a very positive and meaningful effect #DementiaAwareness #ChristmasWithKids #MeaningfulMoments #HolidayActivities

Looking for something to do? Why don't you dig out an old movie and watch it with together, it's a great opportunity for reminiscence 📽️ #MovieNight #Dementia

Strategies for reducing stress in a person living with dementia ow.ly/AoTl50UacZP @StirUni #DementiaCare #StressReduction #WellnessStrategies

Today is the beginning of Occupational Therapy Week. We have a stand in Longton Indoor Market and our amazing Occupational Therapy team will be there on Wednesday 6th November 2024 between 10am and 12 noon. They will happy to help with any queries. #TeamMarrow #OTWeek24

Happy Halloween 👻 be mindful of people in your community today. Individuals might find today stressful; disorientation, confusion, fear & anxiety can often become part of a person's presentation, due to decorations & sounds ow.ly/X04o50TT9Py #MindfulHalloween #Dementia

Are you prepared for halloween? What can start out as a bit of fun can be stressful for some individuals, keep it inclusive! Read the full article and our top tips 👉 ow.ly/mGW350TOxzc 👻 #DementiaSupport #HalloweenTips #CaregiverSupport #DementiaFriendly #Caregiving

Relationships form a central part of our identity, but can often change when someone has dementia. Read tips to help maintain a relationship, and on understanding and supporting a person with dementia here: spkl.io/6016fuxjp

October is Dancing for Dignity Month and this years theme is 'Agadoo for dignity'. Last week we hosted an Afternoon Tea Dance. Here are a few photographs, with more to follow 🙂 #TeamMarrow #Agadoo #DancingForDignity24 #AfternoonTea #DignityInAction #thesanctuarydancevenue

@PaddyMcGuinness loved your moves doing the Agadoo dance. Please can you do a short video of you doing the ‘doo’ to help us promote Dancing for Dignity this month. Thanks duck 🕺🌴🍍❤️ #Agadoo #Dignity #Care

October is Dancing for Dignity month. This year’s theme is Agadoo for Dignity, to help raise awareness. Let’s start pushing pineapple and shake the trees for Dignity 💃🕺🍍🍌🌴 #TeamMarrow #DavlynHouse #DignityInAction #Agadoo #Dancing #Dignity #DancingForDignity24

1 in 3 people born in the UK today will be diagnosed with dementia in their lifetime. An early diagnosis is vital in helping people access the support they need. Download our symptoms checklist, and find support services near you at: spkl.io/6012fJdse

Laura and Lisa have transformed an unused area into a relaxing and therapeutic environment. This will enhance an overall feeling of well-being, feelings of contentment, improvement of mood. #TeamMarrow #Relaxation #Mindfulness #Wellbeing

There are lots of ways technology can be used to help those living with dementia. With areas including: - Memory problems and daily activities - Keeping safe - Socialising and doing things you enjoy - Safer walking Read more here: spkl.io/60194CCaF

‘This is me’ has been designed to help record details about a person who can’t share information easily about themselves and can record things like: •Important events, people and places from their life •Their preferences and routines. Find out more: spkl.io/60134CCab

It’s Coming Home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Thank you to our football loving catering team who have created a special football themed tea for the UEFA Euro 2024 final. Thanks Joan, Kath and Sue 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #TeamMarrow #Euro2024 #ItsComingHome #England

For many people, the current heatwave brings a welcome opportunity to enjoy gardens, parks and outdoor spaces. But higher temperatures can also cause discomfort and a risk of dehydration for people living with dementia 👇 alzheimers.org.uk/blog/how-suppo….

The team have pulled out all the stops again to get the Bow ‘n’ Marrow ready for UEFA Euro 2024. Come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Special thanks to Donna, Kevin and Paula. It looks amazing! #TeamMarrow #BownMarrow #England #Euro2024

We are at Stoke Pride today in Hanley Park with @SharedLivesStoke. Our stand is opposite the bandstand. Please come and say ‘hello’. We can offer advice and raise awareness about dementia. 🌈 🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #TeamMarrow #Dementia #StokePride #Loveislove #SharedLivesStoke

We would like to say a big thank you to Clive our amazing volunteer. He visits twice a week to support us. Today we invited him for lunch and presented him with a certificate and small gift to say ‘thank you’ 😊 #TeamMarrow #VolunteersWeek24 #ThankYou