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Remember, remember the elderly on the fifth of November

Anyone planning their own home-based garden Bonfire Night firework displays this November are being urged to remember the elderly and vulnerable in their area. We’re asking people to inform any older neighbours in their community of potential displays being hosted in gardens nearby. We understand this year has been a difficult one for many people […]

How to have a dementia-friendly Bonfire night

Each year we encourage our carers to reassure our elderly service users and those with dementia on Bonfire night (November 5) as it can be particularly frightening for them due to the loud noises.  It’s important when planning your Bonfire night celebrations, that you take into consideration any friends, family members or neighbours with dementia, […]

Spare a thought for elderly this Bonfire night

We’re urging anyone planning Bonfire night parties or fireworks displays this November (2018) to spare a thought for the elderly and vulnerable. Bonfire night is a particularly frightening time for the elderly due to the associated loud noises, so we’re asking people to take extra care when hosting parties and setting off fireworks, and to […]