STUNNING NEWS! NEWQUAY, LOOE AND TRURO ARE NOW WORKING TOWARDS BECOMING DEMENTIA INCLUSIVE WITH THE PURPLE ANGEL!!BREAKING NEWS!! PURPLE ANGEL MP3 PLAYERS MAKING A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN HOSPITALS!
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Please take a look at this website:
https://www.memorylanegames.com/ You can download a FREE App to assist you in caring form people with dementia and enriching their lives with positive memories! 
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PURPLE ANGEL MUSIC MP3s WORK IN HOSPITALS """ OFFICIAL !! """
To place PA Music MP3s on emergency wards Etc in hospitals without using Bespoke music/songs picked out especially for the person with dementia was a HUGE leap in the dark for us, it had never been done before in a hospital environment "Anywhere" as far as I know and to the best of my knowledge (Disclaimer) WE KNOW IT WORKS IN CARE HOMES and private homes but this was a such a different Project The 50 songs we used were chosen from 1,000s sent in by YOU WONDERFUL CARING PEOPLE and were split into two groups, 50years old to 70 years old, and 70 years old and over. It gives me the most incredible pleasure to announce today that last night I received written confirmation that they have been used a few times now since implementing them on certain wards and the results have been nothing short of amazing. Because of Privacy issues and data protection act I cannot show you the letter i received, but what I can say is people who are very distressed whilst admitted to hospital are benefitting from these devices in such a way its also an incredible help to the wonderful hard working nursing staff as well as those with dementia, and so deserved, I am sure you agree. I would IMPLORE, No, ACTUALLY , i would BEG people to contact their local hospitals and show them this, please share, copy and paste if the page won't allow and share again, so many can be helped this way and please ask them to contact me, they can start doing this in their own hospitals, and form very little cost, most hospitals have a league of friends attached to them so they can ask for funding as ours certainly isn't unlimited . And to ALL my wonderful friends who have supported us in this and sent the 1,000s of tunes in to help us get to this point so far so many people around the UK are so very grateful TO YOU !!! PURPLE ANGEL MUSIC MP3s WORK IN HOSPITALS """ OFFICIAL !! """ To place PA Music MP3s on emergency wards Etc in hospitals without using Bespoke music/songs picked out especially for the person with dementia was a HUGE leap in the dark for us, it had never been done before in a hospital environment "Anywhere" as far as I know and to the best of my knowledge (Disclaimer) WE KNOW IT WORKS IN CARE HOMES and private homes but this was a such a different Project The 50 songs we used were chosen from 1,000s sent in by YOU WONDERFUL CARING PEOPLE and were split into two groups, 50years old to 70 years old, and 70 years old and over. It gives me the most incredible pleasure to announce today that last night I received written confirmation that they have been used a few times now since implementing them on certain wards and the results have been nothing short of amazing. Because of Privacy issues and data protection act I cannot show you the letter i received, but what I can say is people who are very distressed whilst admitted to hospital are benefitting from these devices in such a way its also an incredible help to the wonderful hard working nursing staff as well as those with dementia, and so deserved, I am sure you agree. I would IMPLORE, No, ACTUALLY , i would BEG people to contact their local hospitals and show them this, please share, copy and paste if the page won't allow and share again, so many can be helped this way and please ask them to contact me, they can start doing this in their own hospitals, and form very little cost, most hospitals have a league of friends attached to them so they can ask for funding as ours certainly isn't unlimited . And to ALL my wonderful friends who have supported us in this and sent the 1,000s of tunes in to help us get to this point so far so many people around the UK are so very grateful TO YOU !!! |
See a film about Bexi Owen (Mind on Music singer) at Camelford Top Town Memory Cafe and Purple Angel created especially for us by Cornwall Stressfree TV! here: http://cornwallstressfreetelevision.com/ (Copy & Paste)
MANY THANKS TO THE INNER WHEEL CLUB OF CAMELFORD FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATION TO PURPLE ANGEL IN CAMELFORD. THIS HAS ENABLED MORE PRINTED MATERIALS FOR DEMENTIA SUPPORT IN OUR COMMUNITY. THANKS ALSO TO THE LADIES OF THE METHODIST CHURCH TUESDAY CLUB FOR THEIR KIND DONATION ALSO.
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New Booklet: Thank you to Tintagel Garden Club for their donation towards printing of this year's Bulletin and to DC Property of Launceston for printing some of our Guide To Understanding Dementia Posters for distribution around Launceston! Much appreciated!
NEW LIVING BETTER WITH DEMENTIA BOOKLET: THE TRUTH ABOUT DEMENTIA! Available from local Memory cafes; gp surgeries; Boots Chemists and many other places!FOLLOW THE LINK TO OUR LIVING WITH DEMENTIA MAGAZINE!
Thanks to Launceston Rotary Club you will now be able to find these magazines in pharmacies, surgeries, shops and memory cafe throughout Launceston. Pick up a copy today or download free from link below. http://www.purpleangel-global.com/downloads/living-with-dementia.pdf 
THANK YOU TO NEETSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR THEIR KIND DONATIONS TO PURPLE ANGEL TO FURTHER AWARENESS IN BUDE.
ST BREWARD WI GROUP RECEIVING THEIR CERTIFICATE OF DEMENTIA AWARENESS.
Some pictures from World Rocks Against Dementia 2018! A WONDERFUL 85 EVENTS IN 20 COUNTRIES!
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SEE VIDEO BELOW ABOUT OUR FREE MP3's
Copy and paste into your browser! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gncMdkdbRfs&feature=youtu.be http://tdaa.global/three-years-making-dementia-help/ BREAKING NEWS TWO / THREE years in the making, NOW WE HAVE Proof !! Here is just a selection of reports we are getting back after months of trialling and improving the MP3 player device, we are so very proud to announce that funding has now been applied for and will be HOPEFULLY Granted, please read below how it works and how it is bespoke to those who need it, it is tailored specifically to their needs. Please note since we went live with this website we have decided, if possible, and with funding, we are hoping to GIVE OUT these devices FOR FREE so it can benefit all at no cost, something we are very proud of, so please disregard prices on website Website http://www.purpleangelmusic.co.uk/ REPORTS AS FOLLOWS …………………… Service user ” A ” who was diagnosed with dementia about 7 years ago, has been bed bound with her illness. ” A ” was previous a domestic worker in the local hospital. She is now looked after by her husband, and their family, along with care staff, who visit ” A ” at AM, and lunch. 20/09/2017 – Reported today from her husband and family ” A ” is communicating more, and eating drinking a little better, singing along with the music with care staff. Husband said she is also having solid food, Corn beef stew which was her favourite before the illness. The family said music is an icebreaker for new care staff, who are not familiar with ” A ” routine, gives confidence to both parties. SERVICE USER ” B ” 20/09/2017 Reported from ” Service User B ” Partner said ” B ” is more bright and singing along to the music, ” B ” suffered a head injury when she was a child, which affects her memory, and she can get really low, ” B ” will communicate, but not able to do much for herself. Partner said she likes listening and singing to Johnny Matthias, I can evidence this when I was with ” B ” there was a twinkle in her eyes and a big smile on her face when the music was playing, I feel this is a great comfort when nobody is around. ” B ” lives on her own. care staff visits twice a day, for personal care, in the morning and nutrient at lunchtime. but has family members visit throughout the day. Family members say they have seen a difference in ” B ” and feel the music is beneficial to her. Service user ” C ” 26/06/2017 Reported from Son said ” Service user C ” is more talkative, smiling when music is on, said ” C ” and is surprisingly sleeping more restfully… ” C ” been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Son said the music is good for himself and his mom both enjoy the music. care staff visits 3 times a day supporting with personal care, Nutrient, medication. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Another outstanding report from a care home in South Molton, Devon, Following support from your Purple Angel music team, we have been trialing the MP3 prompt / reminiscent music with a specific resident in our East Street home. The resident had been presenting with significant malaise for a very long period of time and was not responding to medication to lift mood or engagement with our team. His malaise presented with him choosing to remain in his bed for the entire day and night with little interest in food or personal hygiene; resulting in a slow debilitation for no reason other than this. When we were offered the opportunity of this trial I sat with the resident and his wife and used my online streaming account to access music. I assessed what music had a positive effect on the gent and this was then put forward to your team as the basis for the trial. Ashley Simms from your Purple Angel music team then kindly delivered a few CDs and an electronic format of the music to us. Once we commenced the trial there were results evident within 48 hours. We started playing the music for an hour prior to each meal with the resident exhibiting signs of interest in the music and the subliminally linked messages clearly were having an effect. He started to engage more with his meals and fluid intake and also showed interest in personal care, and after a week had started to get up without always requiring prompting. His acceptance of the music being played was variable and we had to encourage him to have it playing on occasions to keep the trial progressing. His wife was also very involved in the trial and saw a change in her husband also. These improvements continued and have now plateaued but with a marked improvement in social interaction, interest in following more socially ‘normal’ practices of dressing and sitting out during the day and most importantly an increase in food and fluid. We have been very impressed with the results of this trial and consider that anyone considering embarking on it themselves looks to source the right music and overlook any barriers they feel may present to allow it to take effect. Music is certainly good for the soul as we all know and this trial has shown that it can also be the vehicle for so much more! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hiya all, please read the following, cheers, Norrms Why PA music MP3s are a vital part or End of life Treatment as well as improving lives for those with dementia Imagine this …… You are in a room, you are at end of life stage, your frightened, alone and know that the end will be here soon. Someone has left a radio on for you and because people know you loved your music, Thing is, a radio plays all kinds of music and probably not the music you liked as its very random. If the radio is playing music you don’t like how upsetting would that be if that’s the last thing you hear? The MP3s can be tailored to play whatever music the person loved, track by track, even when you buy a CD of an artist you like, chances are there will be at least 1 or 2 you don’t like. The MP3 player can overcome this by playing the right tracks. So now IMAGINE This…………… You are in a room, alone, frightened and at the end of life stage, medical research states the last thing to diminish is your hearing before death, and as you drift away the last thing you will hear is your favourite music, music that evokes happy memories and cherished emotions , i know if i had my choice, this would be it. EXAMPLE I was chatting with a friend who runs a care home who told me about a person at end of life stage, we chatted about how music could help, and they told me the persons favourite music/songs were by Elvis Presley. A day later they played the persons favourite Elvis songs, and the person who had very little response opened their eyes ever so slightly, smiled, curled his lip up and said “Thank you very much ” There wasn’t a dry eye in the room, unfortunately, the person died shortly after, but just to know they had peace of mind and the pleasure of their favourite music right at the end id proof enough they work. Yes it’s true, they were first invented to help people function better, more food and liquid intake and be more sociable, and this has been proven to work so many times in the IN HOUSE trials we have done. Research by the Alzheimers Fisher research group in new york have found the receptor in the brain which receives the signals from music is never affected by dementia and that’s why when ever we hear a song, if we have dementia or not we can remember where we were, who we were with and what we were doing when the song came out. and its been proven that music improves well being, but like anything else, these things evolve and grow. So many can be helped by this device. We don’t want to charge people for this service and that’s why we need the funding so we can provide this for all, completely free. Please please share this with all you know, and if you want to know more, Know someone where you work who may benefit, or be involved in the trials, please contact ashley@harbourside-leisure.co.uk 
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JOIN US FOR WORLD ROCKS AGAINST DEMENTIA DAY 2022!
HOLD A LARGE EVENT OR A SMALL FRIENDS GATHERING TO PLAY FAVOURITE MUSIC TOGETHER DURING THE WEEKEND OF 21ST/22ND MAY 2022. LET ME KNOW WHAT EVENT YOU PLAN SO I CAN ADD YOU TO THE WORLD STAGE! http://www.purpleangel-global.com/world-rocks-against-dementia.html 
A forum which joins all the memory cafes together in Cornwall:http://www.cmcnetworkforum.btck.co.uk/
TOP TOWN PURPLE ANGEL MEMORY CAFE
2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 2PM TILL 4PM AT Camelford Hall, Clease Road. JOIN US FOR GREAT ACTIVITIES ENTERTAINMENT AND HOMEMADE REFRESHMENTS! Free car park. CONTACT: Jane Moore 01840 212 780 |
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TAKE A WALK ON CARN BRAE WITH PURPLE ANGEL PONIES! IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND HELP THE PONIES TOO! http://www.reflectionsouthwest.com/purple-angel-ponies
LEAD EVENT: NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON : 2017 
 Download from I-tunes 99p! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH6XxX_BEBc
New
Single From the Plymouth Military Wives! 
http://www.purpleangelmusic.co.uk/
For music combining reminders to keep you safe! Listen to a demo here:http://www.purpleangelmusic.co.uk/#about SEE BELOW FOR DETAIL OF THE NEW DOOR BELL AND RING TONES TO STOP THE SCAMMERS!
AMAZING LAUNCH OF THE FIRST PURPLE CITY IN KNOXVILLE - 11TH MAY 2015!
CARON CARES DEMENTIA ASSISTANCE CARDS available free from:http://dementiaassistancecard.com/
WE THANK OCEAN HEALTHCARE FOR JOINING WITH PURPLE ANGEL TO IMPROVE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA.
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THE WORLD ROCKS AGAINST DEMENTIA! ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INTERNATIONAL ADOPTED WORLD ROCKS AGAINST DEMENTIA in 2017 https://www.alz.co.uk/news/world-rocks-against-dementia-again-in-2017 Anchor Homes and Sanctuary Housing support WRAD and will be holding many events throughout the UK! 
PURPLE CITIES ALLIANCE BEGAN IN MAY IN KNOXVILLE, USA with the aim of linking up with other dementia friendly cities across the world!
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Purple-Angel-campaign-goes-global-Knoxville-USA/story-25701641-detail/story.html 
for information on how your city can take part www.purplecities.org
www.dementiamentors.com -
The website to visit if you have just been diagnosed with dementia! 
WONDERFUL MOVING FILM about HENRY! SEE THE POWER OF MUSIC UNLOCK THE PLEASURES THAT CAN STILL BE ENJOYED. ALIVE INSIDE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG7X-cy9iqA COMING SOON TO THE UK! https://www.picturehouses.com/film/alive-inside |
THE WORLD
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MAX WALLACK AND CAROLYN GIVEN'S CHILDRENS BOOK
NOW AVAILABLE IN NINE LANGUAGES INCLUDING WELSH!
http://www.puzzlestoremember.org/2015/09/book-explaining-alzheimers-disease-to.html
ALSO:Weeds in Nana's Garden by Kathryn Harrison, book for children - now also in German and French!http://weedsinnanasgarden.com/
NOW AVAILABLE IN NINE LANGUAGES INCLUDING WELSH!
http://www.puzzlestoremember.org/2015/09/book-explaining-alzheimers-disease-to.html
ALSO:Weeds in Nana's Garden by Kathryn Harrison, book for children - now also in German and French!http://weedsinnanasgarden.com/
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FLORIDA WRISTBAND PROJECT
BY AMBASSADOR GARY LE BLANC
http://www.alzheimers.net/2013-06-12/purple-angel-wristband-projec/
BY AMBASSADOR GARY LE BLANC
http://www.alzheimers.net/2013-06-12/purple-angel-wristband-projec/
THE MICHAEL ELLENBOGEN MOVEMENT AND LORI LA BEY AMBASSADORS AND ADVOCATES
http://alzheimersspeaks.wordpress.com/tag/michael-ellenbogen/
Lori La Bey and Michael Ellenbogen are two more of our Purple Angel Ambassadors creating memory cafe's and dementia friendly communities throughout the USA. Michael attended the 2015 World Health Authority Conference in Geneva and spoke up for people with dementia.
http://alzheimersspeaks.wordpress.com/tag/michael-ellenbogen/
Lori La Bey and Michael Ellenbogen are two more of our Purple Angel Ambassadors creating memory cafe's and dementia friendly communities throughout the USA. Michael attended the 2015 World Health Authority Conference in Geneva and spoke up for people with dementia.
NEWS FROM OUR SUPPORTERS AT REPoD : Rotarians easing problems of dementia: http://www.repod.org.uk/Babbacombe & St Marychurch Rotary Club has just awarded Norrms McNamara with a much deserved Paul Harris Fellowship Award for all of his outstanding work setting up the Purple Angel Campaign and the Torbay Dementia Action Alliance. Norrms has been living with dementia for 9 years and he and his wife Elaine have dedicated their lives to helping supporting people with dementia not just in his home town but across the UK and now the world.
REPoD is delighted to support the Purple Angel Campaign and hopes that Rotary Clubs will link up with Angels in their area to raise awareness of dementia and help turn their town into a dementia friendly community.
REPoD is delighted to support the Purple Angel Campaign and hopes that Rotary Clubs will link up with Angels in their area to raise awareness of dementia and help turn their town into a dementia friendly community.
NEWS FROM DEVON: 11 COMMUNITY AND 1 ACUTE HOSPITAL IN DEVON HAVE NOW TRAINED 95% OF THEIR STAFF IN THE RCN SPACE PRINCIPLES FOR DEMENTIA CARE UNDER THE BANNER OF THE PURPLE ANGEL! Photo : Barton Surgery, Torbay, Devon.
TORBAY COUNCIL: Mayor Gordon Oliver said: "Being able to be associated with the Purple Angel campaign at Torbay Council is a great achievement. It's important to enable our staff to be able to communicate with residents and visitors effectively and also reassure their families and carers that we are providing them with all the support they need."
Chris Lewis, Executive Lead for Health and Wellbeing, added: "We are rolling the Purple Angel initiative out across the council and as an on-going programme we are working hard to get all staff trained to raise awareness of those with dementia - so they are able to offer advice and support.
Read more: http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Torbay-Council-awarded-purple-angel-status/story-22102028-detail/story.html#ixzz3GlfUzk2K
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TORBAY COUNCIL: Mayor Gordon Oliver said: "Being able to be associated with the Purple Angel campaign at Torbay Council is a great achievement. It's important to enable our staff to be able to communicate with residents and visitors effectively and also reassure their families and carers that we are providing them with all the support they need."
Chris Lewis, Executive Lead for Health and Wellbeing, added: "We are rolling the Purple Angel initiative out across the council and as an on-going programme we are working hard to get all staff trained to raise awareness of those with dementia - so they are able to offer advice and support.
Read more: http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Torbay-Council-awarded-purple-angel-status/story-22102028-detail/story.html#ixzz3GlfUzk2K
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DAY LEWIS PHARMACIES HAVE OPENED 4 PURPLE ANGEL DROP IN CENTRES! The Purple Angel Dementia Centre in Exeter was officially unveiled by TV personality Judy Spiers. Read more: http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Judy-Spiers-opens-new-dementia-drop-centre/story-22810695-detail/story.html#ixzz3Glg8Vr9r 
Norrm has been awarded the Exceptional Contribution by Person with Dementia at The National Dementia Care Awards!
ROCK AGAINST DEMENTIA!
Concerts and musical events are being arranged all over the world to raise awareness! http://www.worldstockglobal.com/rock-against-dementia/ NEXT YEAR EVENT EVEN BIGGER! MARCH 2018! www.themusicmill.co.uk www.musicmillrecords.co.uk @the_music_mill 
MEMORY CAFES ARE BEING CREATED IN HUNGARY BY OUR AMBASSADOR TAMAS TATAI. FIRST ONE OPENED IN 2015 - CAFE TATBANYA
https://www.facebook.com/alzheimercafetatabanya?fref=ts 
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC ARE HAVE TRAINED THEIR STAFF UNDER THE BANNER OF THE PURPLE ANGEL!
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Virgin-Atlantic-accept-invitation-Purple-Angel/story-23043927-detail/story.html ---------- VOLUNTEERING IN HEALTH: Michelle Willocks-Watts, manager of Volunteering in Health said: "We are delighted to have the opportunity to be working with Norms McNamara and the Purple Angel organisation to increase awareness of dementia. Read more: http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Purple-Angel-affiliate-Volunteering-Health/story-22951085-detail/story.html#ixzz3GlehH2W6 Follow us: @TQHeraldExpress on Twitter | theheraldexpress on Facebook . National Trust, Yorkshire sign up to Purple Angel! http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/National-Trust-Yorkshire-sign-Purple-Angel/story-23301445-detail/story.html FABULOUS NEW FILM HIS NEIGHBOUR PHIL SPONSORED BY ALZHEIMER'S SPEAKS WITH PURPLE ANGEL HEAD OF OPS FOR THE USA LORI LABEY: NOW GETTING SUPERB REVIEWS ALL OVER THE STATES! https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXRfWOq50_g&feature=youtu.be 
Launceston Memory Cafe
More Awards this year for Norrm! Pride of South Devon Lifetime Achievement runner up and Editors Choice winner.
FILMING COMMENCED IN MARCH 2015 ON A DOCUMENTARY: THE STORY OF THE PURPLE ANGEL! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1653078426/the-story-of-the-purple-angel-norman-mcnamaras-jou NB Kickstarter has now been funded but you can still donate to spread the filming even further to our ambassadors across the globe! Contact us via http://www.purpleangel-global.com/ http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/judithpotts/100290366/a-proposed-documentary-about-the-purple-angels-will-bring-dementia-to-the-main-stage/ 
21st March Opening of the Tessier Gardens for dementia with the Rotary Club and Purple Angel
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Alzheimer's Speaks with Lori La Bey Great video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ_d8OSQrlE
ALZHEIMER'S SPEAKS SHIFTING DEMENTIA CARE WORLDWIDE!
Nov. 2014:
THANK YOU TO BUDE U3A and LAUNCESTON U3A Members of CAMELFORD WOMEN'S INSTITUTE and BUDE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE WHO HAVE JOINED WITH PURPLE ANGEL TO RAISE AWARENESS WITH THEIR MEMBERS. MANY THANKS ALSO TO CAMELFORD, LAUNCESTON AND BUDE ROTARY CLUBS FOR THEIR KIND SUPPORT FOR PURPLE ANGEL AND PARTICULARLY TO CAMELFORD ROTARY FOR THEIR DONATION TO OUR NOMINATED CHARITY FOR 2015; DEMENTIA UK - THE HOME OF ADMIRAL NURSES. 
CAMELFORD DEMENTIA ACTION ALLIANCE MADE "TIME FOR A CUPPA" ON 5TH MARCH IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MASON'S ARMS CAMELFORD. £125 WAS RAISED FOR OUR NOMINATED CHARITY BELOW! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO JOINED IN1 HELP US TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DEMENTIA UK - THE HOME OF ADMIRAL NURSES by holding your own "Time for a Cuppa"! ! https://www.dementiauk.org/get-involved/make-time-for-a-cuppa/ 
MAY 2015:
ST AUSTELL BAY CORNWALL joins with Purple Angel!
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Useful resources: Become part of Alzheimer's community and find resources and information! Please visit: http://www.alzheimers.net/
DEMENTIA PARTNERS SUPPORT PURPLE ANGEL!
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Useful List of Memory Cafes from Promedica
http://promedica24.co.uk/ 
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