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What do you understand by family? It seems to me that we are being bombarded with emotional tugging at the heart strings media statements about the necessity for families to be together over Christmas. Last year – pre Covid – I distinctly remember a bah humbug approach to... READ MORE

Here are a few ways in which everyone can help the senior members of their family or community during Lockdown. Please do make sure that you are observing all social distancing rules for the country that you are in. Protecting our senior population is of utmost importance. We... READ MORE

During this time it can be a bit overwhelming to find things to do to fill your day, we have compiled a list of our favourite senior friendly things to do when we are at home. We hope our list gives you a couple of ideas!  Make a Gratitude List List 3 things you are grateful for... READ MORE

There are currently 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. These numbers are set to rise to over one million by 2025 and are estimated to soar to over two million by 2051. Dementia is often hidden away, unspoken of or ignored at a time when the person living with dementia... READ MORE

Hi everyone,   ·         We have lots of updates to share with you, most notably conference dates and reminders to enter the Dementia Friendly Awards, opportunities to network and learn.   ·         We promised to share more Dementia Action Week (DAW) stories, here is some more... READ MORE

On Friday 19th May 2017, in conjunction with M&Co, Cedars Castle Hill hosted a Fashion Show. The evening was arranged to help promote Dementia Awareness and also as a fundraiser for equipment and activities across both homes. We raised an over £250.00 through ticket sales and... READ MORE

Dorset local authorities and clinical commissioning group (CCG) are reviewing the dementia service provision in Dorset and how the dementia service can be improved.  They want to make sure that dementia services help people maintain independence, choice and control over their... READ MORE

It has long been the accepted wisdom that dementia is irreversible. Could that be too simplistic a view?   Newly-published information on one area of research offers just a hint that this judgement might need to be adjusted. Much research into Alzheimer’s Disease points to the... READ MORE

In his Autumn Financial Statement last month, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne finally conceded that there is a problem over resources allocated by government to meet the rising costs of social care. That much is welcome. But that recognition has produced only a tiny... READ MORE

If so, The Chairman & Trustees of CedarsCastleHill would love to hear from you, as in 2016 celebrations are taking place to remember 30 years since the closure of the Maternity Home and the foundation of the Community Health Association by Dr Geoffrey Tapper & Professor... READ MORE