Following the success of A Scarf for Lewy (in which a 1600-metre/one mile scarf was wrapped seven times around the entire circumference of the Royal Albert Hall in London), a special event took place at Green Tree Court Care Home in Exeter last week (3rd November).
Green Tree Court played a crucial role in the project, acting as the delivery hub for over 1000 scarves that were sent from all round the UK and further afield such as the USA and Ireland. Dozens of parcels arrived each week for several months.
To mark the project and thank those involved, the care home held...
Gina Awad of Exeter Dementia Action Alliance and Dr David Kernick have been showing a group of third year Exeter University medical students what it might be like living with dementia, as part of a special study unit.
The students have been learning about the importance of social action to reduce the stigma of dementia and improve the lives of young people living with the disease and their families.
Dementia is a major public health challenge. The Exeter Dementia Action Alliance is part of a growing UK social movement group that seeks to reduce the stigma and misconceptions...
Exeter's Lexicon Healthcare supports Dignity Action Day 2015 at Green Tree Court
Promoting dignity in care is core part of the values and philosophy of Lexicon Healthcare, and in celebration of the national awareness event Dignity Action Day, Green Tree Court is holding an open-house ‘Digni-tea Party’ on Sunday 1st February 2015 at 3pm.
Dignity Action Day is an annual event to support everyone involved in either the provision or receipt of care, including healthcare professionals, residents and their families. Dignity is essential in all aspects of daily life, and that...
