by DFP | Sep 23, 2020 | Events, Uncategorised |
One of our founding members and Trustee, Julie Twaddell brings a lot of lived experience to our charity. Both her mum and dad had vascular dementia, and she was an unpaid carer for several years. She is a local activist, and this seafront project is hugely important...
by DFP | Sep 23, 2020 | Events, Uncategorised |
To be “dementia friendly” doesn’t mean “dementia exclusive”, and we love seeing people of all ages enjoy the changes we’ve made to Prestwick seafront. Here’s Jennifer and Libby. Both enjoy walks with their families on the...
by DFP | Sep 23, 2020 | Events, Uncategorised |
Listen to Julie Brown talk about how rewarding she finds her volunteering role with us. Connections are made, friendships develop, and we all feel better for it. Friendly dogs are welcomed on our Monday walks, too (providing all the walkers are happy to have dogs on...
by DFP | Sep 23, 2020 | Events, Uncategorised |
Prestwick residents – Myra and Betty – talk about the changes DFP has made to the seafront, and how our walks are “just right”. Thanks ladies! Both live in the retirement flats at the seafront, and both contributed hugely to the workshops we...
by DFP | Sep 21, 2020 | Events, Uncategorised |
A two-year-long project to make the Prestwick promenade more accessible for people living with dementia has unveiled three new wind vanes to coincide with World Alzheimer’s Day on Monday 21st September. Dementia Friendly Prestwick has worked in partnership with the...
by DFP | Jun 26, 2020 | Events, Uncategorised |
With some funding in place from the Scottish Government, we can provide weekly “bags of support” to people affected by dementia. They are free to receive, there’s no commitment, and we hope to tailor-make what we bring to your doorstep (contact free,...
