Dietician Louise Nash has designed some new resources to help people with dementia overcome eating and drinking problems which are being used throughout the country. The information sheets have been sent out to local care homes throughout the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven district and have proved popular with dieticians in other parts of the country […]

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A local singing group for people living with dementia and Parkinson’s disease, their families and carers, is looking for new members to join. Singing for the brain meets fortnightly on a Tuesday at Skipton Baptist Church, from 2pm to 3.30pm.  The group starts on Tuesday 26 January. Dates for the rest of 2016 are: 9 February; […]

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A new therapeutic exercise bike to help people with disabilities and mobility problems has been bought for the specialist rehabilitation team at Airedale Hospital. The bike was funded by the trust’s charity Friends of Airedale and is being used in the rehabilitation gym in the Day Hospital for the Elderly. It is being put to […]

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There is a cold weather alert in place for the next few days across England.  One of the best ways to keep well during winter is to stay warm.  If you are less mobile, are 65 or over, or have a long term health condition, you should heat your home to at least 18C. The […]

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Every day, without realising, we’re all having too much added sugar. You’d be surprised at the amount of added sugar lurking in everyday food and drink – and it builds up quickly over the day. Change 4 Life have created a Sugar Smart app that you can download to your smartphone or tablet.  This lets […]

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