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A New Help for Dementia

Jun 23, 2016 | Latest News

Dementia Citizens is a new project that aims to help people with dementia and those who care for them, using apps on smartphones and tablets. If you’re affected by dementia, Dementia Citizens can help you: find new activities that you can enjoy with family and...

Dementia Carers’ Support

Sep 22, 2014

The word dementia describes a variety of symptoms that may include difficulties with memory, thinking, problem solving and language, as well as changes in mood and personality. There are many different types of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease being the most common one....

About Us

Aug 15, 2018

About Us Supporting Carers in the London Borough of Lewisham aged 8 upwards Carers Lewisham provide a range of services including advice, information, emotional support, breaks, opportunities to meet other carers, relaxation days and well-being sessions, coping...

Maggie Burke

Oct 18, 2016

Maggie has been volunteering for Carers Lewisham for over a year and has recently secured a part time role as a Carers Support Officer working with people with Dementia. She is energetic and very passionate about helping people. She has a great interest in Dementia...

Ann Pownall

Oct 18, 2016

Ann is delighted to share the role of Carers Support Officer (Dementia) with her colleague Maggie. Previously, Ann spent much of her working life in the Arts, and was one of the first ever women to join The Magic Circle. She decided to change her career path after...