How Black History is helping black dementia patients BlackHistoryMonth by S_Fleary1
AN INDEPENDENT publishing company is using Black History to help dementia patients in the black community. is a specialist publishing company – which is celebrating African and Caribbean culture through books and jigsaw puzzles for the elderly.
“And also, it gives them a chance to reflect upon those achievements and upon where they came from, so that’s why it evokes that sense of good feeling, which can then be transmitted or transferred on to the younger generation.” , reminiscence therapy is one of the main treatments for the disorder and it can help improve mood and wellbeing.Colouring books
“So in book there are images of steel pan players, people going to church, African market scenes and images of a coconut jelly seller.”The Voice He revealed the idea for the products came from his own mother, who loved completing wordsearch puzzles while she had a “mild cognitive impairment.” Mr Idowu has a background in graphic design and was also inspired by a family friend who has dementia and wanted to provide valuable resource for the African Caribbean community. The unique colouring books also provide essential information about the images for those who are not from a black background and gives them the opportunity to learn about different aspects of African and Caribbean culture.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Timely COVID-19 boosters may prevent care facility outbreaksTimely COVID-19 boosters may prevent care facility outbreaks rivm COVID19 coronavirus covid vaccine vaccination booster
Læs mere »
Award-winning Shropshire painter helps fund music afternoon at care homeTwinkle-toed residents at a care home danced their way through the decades at a surprise concert courtesy of an award-winning painter from Shropshire.
Læs mere »
Care homes looking for 'light at end of tunnel' as cost-of-living crisis continuesA Shropshire care home owner says many in the sector are desperately searching for 'light at the end of the tunnel' as the cost of living crisis continues to grip the country.
Læs mere »
10 really simple things we can all do to take care of our mental healthFrom TikTok trends dedicated to reducing anxiety to therapy services making their way to the high street, a lot has changed when it comes to the way we talk about and deal with our wellbeing.
Læs mere »
Tommy Jessop: Why I investigated hospital care for people like meTommy Jessop and Panorama heard the stories of four people with a learning disability who had been affected by poor care including Chloe who died in Queen's Hospital in Romford.
Læs mere »