Purple Angels Global
WEBThe purpose of the Purple Angel Dementia Campaign is to raise awareness, give hope to and empower people with dementia by giving out information on how shops, businesses and other services can support people who have these progressive diseases – both elderly and younger onset.
About Us – Purple Angels Global
WEBMany towns in the UK began raising awareness with The Purple Angel, taking the information to their local shops and businesses. On a facebook “Dementia Aware” page many others began to form dementia friendly communities and were inspired by the success of the project.
Memory Cafes – Purple Angels Global
WEBPurple Angels Memory Cafe gatherings are always free and open to anyone looking for support or information about memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia. Each Purple Angels Memory Cafe gathering includes music, food, educational speakers, arts and crafts, and a lot of fun!
MP3 – Purple Angels Global
WEBPurple Angel runs a campaign to provide those living with dementia with free bespoke MP3 players. Each MP3 player will have a personalised selection of 15 favourite songs. Music has been shown to benefit those living with dementia, with musical memories remaining accessible for longer than other memories.
WRAD – Purple Angels Global
WEBNorms asked if he could change it to WORLD Rocks Against Dementia, or WRAD as its now known, with the reason being the Purple Angel Campaign is known all around the world and it could turn a 1 country event into a Global event.
Become an Ambassador – Purple Angels Global
WEBMany countries across the globe joined in the campaign and Dementia Friendly Communities started up together with Memory Cafes and other initiatives. Click here to download our Example Business Letter.
What is Dementia? – Purple Angels Global
WEBIf you, or a friend or relative, have been diagnosed with dementia, you may be feeling anxious or confused. You may not know what dementia is. This factsheet should help answer some of your questions about dementia, including what causes it …
WEByour questions, including what causes dementia and how it is diagnosed. The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms which include memory loss, emotional upsets, and problems with communicating and reasoning. These symptoms occur when the brain is damaged by certain diseases, for example Alzheimer's, Lewy Body Disease or
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – Purple Angels Global
WEBWhat is Dementia? Become an Ambassador; Understanding Dementia; Living with Dementia; International Dementia Support; Useful Links; Contact
WEBDementia affects people ¶s thinking, reasoning and memory; but the person ¶s feelings remain intact. A person with dementia will probably be sad or upset at times.