Organisations
Godly Play UK
Christian movement centred on childhood spirituality – providing training to transform thinking and practice for the whole of life.
WEB: www.godlyplay.uk
Playlist for Life
Sharing the power of personal music for people living with dementia
Christian Council on Ageing
Christians on Ageing is an ecumenical, UK Christian charity.
WEB: christiansonageing.org.uk
Creative Reminiscence Collection
Creative reminiscence collections and art projects in the UK.
South Yorkshire Creative Dementia Arts Exhibition
South Yorkshire Dementia Creative Exhibition
WEB: www.sydcae.co.uk
Dementia Positive
Dementia is not just another medical diagnosis. How we think about and behave towards people with dementia both have a profound effect on how the condition affects the person and how it develops.
Montessori Dementia
The Sensory Projects
Seeking to contribute to a world where everyone is understood in spite of difference. The Sensory Projects run on the principle that with the right knowledge and a little creativity inexpensive items can become effective sensory tools for inclusion.
I'm Still Here Foundation
The I'm Still Here Foundation was Founded in 1995 with the mission is to develop and evaluate innovative non-pharmacological approaches for people with cognitive challenges. It's methods include community-based arts and culture programming.
WEB: www.imstillhere.org
Kate Swaffer
Meaningful dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders about the critical issues impacting a person living with a diagnosis of dementia and their families and close friends.
WEB: www.kateswaffer.com
Luther King House
Luther King House hosts a Research symposium on spirituality and ageing in Manchester. WEB: www.lutherkinghouse.org.uk
Livability
Livability is the disability charity that connects people with their communities. We run disability care services and community projects for all ages. Together with the people we support, we put the elements in place that all add up to livable lives and communities.
House of Memories
House of Memories is a museum-led dementia awareness programme in Liverpool which offers training, access to resources, and museum-based activities to enable carers to provide person-centred care for people living with dementia.
Alzheimer's Reading Room
The Alzheimer's Reading Room is the publisher of high quality expert content and news for the Alzheimer's and dementia community.
WEB: www.alzheimersreadingroom.com
My Home Life
My Home Life is a UK-wide initiative that promotes quality of life and delivers positive change in care homes for older people.
Resource: http://myhomelife.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Relationship-centred-care.pdf
Building Faith
A ministry of Virginia Theological Seminary
Web: https://www.buildfaith.org/ministry-to-those-with-alzheimers-disease/
Digital book
Download the e-book by US Godly Play Trainer The Rev. Lois Howard: Using Godly Play with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients. Based on Lois’ years of experience with the Godly Play method and practice in facilities with people living with dementia.
Suggested Reading
We have a fantastic reading list to get you started and to go deep in your Stories for the Soul journey.