Tag: Dementia

  • Resident subjected to terrifying afternoon robbery

    Resident subjected to terrifying afternoon robbery

    Police were called to Histon on Tuesday 18 February following reports that a man had entered an elderly woman’s home posing as a gardener, claiming she owed him money.

    A Police spokesperson told HI HUB: “We were called at 3.45pm with reports of a burglary in Kay Hitch Way, Histon. …[He] claimed she owed him money for work completed outside and took £60.

    “An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing, including checking available CCTV footage.”

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    Shock and sadness

    Sharing details of the incident on local social media, the family implored that anyone who might have seen anything contacts Cambs Police. The lady involved is elderly and suffers from dementia making her especially vulnerable.

    They told HI HUB: “It is highly distressing and concerning to think that someone would prey upon the elderly in such a way. Our Nan is a kind and trusting woman who is not very well and gets confused easily.

    “Thankfully we have video and photographic evidence of the person involved in this incident, which the police now have. We really hope they catch the man involved and protect our Nan along with other similarly vulnerable people.”

    Sadness and shock was expressed from across the community of Histon & Impington and anyone who is concerned about an elderly vulnerable friend or relative is encouraged to get in touch with the HI Friends Memory Loss Support team or Older People’s Coordinator.

    Anyone with any information is urged to contact Cambridgeshire Police via their website or call 101, quoting crime reference 35/12017/25.

  • Fundraising success brings support for Alzheimer’s charity

    Fundraising success brings support for Alzheimer’s charity

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    A coffee morning held in Impington in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society has raised £836. Friends and neighbours of Judy Wilson, the organiser whose husband Dick is affected by Alzheimer’s, baked cakes and biscuits for the event, which was sponsored by Histon Co-op, Tesco, Bramley Court Care Home and Histon Country Market.

    “Information and support are so badly needed for people with a family member affected by dementia”, explained Judy. “Forty years ago, when I was working with support groups, there was so little of both. But though the situation has improved, more resources for both are essential.”  

    Firs House surgery reports having 177 patients aged 65+ on the dementia register – 6% of all patients in this age group. A further 4 people under 65 years old are also on the register.

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    Histon & Impington is working achieve the Dementia Friendly Community designation and making progress in raising awareness and providing services for local residents with dementia, and their families.

  • “Forget-me-not Journey” Support Group

    “Forget-me-not Journey” Support Group

    The”Forget-me-not Journey” Support Group meets at the Salvation Army Hall in Impington Lane fortnightly on Tuesdays from 2-3 pm.

    It is a warm and friendly mutual support group for those living with dementia or memory loss and those who journey with them.

    Light refreshments are provided.

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    For more information, please contact Jan jan@hifriends.org.uk (Group Leader)

  • The Memory Notes

    The Memory Notes

    Wednesdays 11am – 12.30pm in the Saint Andrew’s Centre

    A weekly singing group especially for people with memory loss challenges and early to mid-stage dementia, and their carers and supporters.

    Contact Alison Deane for more information. Tel. 07360 603154.

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    Email: memorynotescambridge@gmail.com.

  • HI Forget-me-not Cake Sale

    On 4th December from 10am until 12pm, HI Forget-me-not will be selling homemade cakes and biscuits on the forecourt of Histon Methodist Church (by kind permission).

    The project to support those living with dementia is supporting the annual fund-raising campaign for the Alzheimer’s Society by joining in with “Elf Day”.

    There will also be a few competitions for younger residents.

  • Memory Loss Support Group

    A mutual support group for those experiencing memory loss, those recently diagnosed and living with dementia and those who journey with them. On Wednesdays 2-3pm at St Andrew’s Impington Church Hall

    An opportunity to share and learn from others, with different subjects covered each week.

    For more information contact Sarah on 07934 817316 or email sarah@hifriends.org.uk or Jan jan@hifriends.org.uk

  • Dementia Friends Information Session

    An information session to find out more about dementia and what you can do to help people in Histon and Impington who are affected. There are three identical sessions

    • Monday 1st November 2021 at 7.00-7.45pm
    • Monday 8th November 2021 at 2.00-2.45pm
    • Friday 12th November 2021 at 11.00-11.45am

    The sessions are Free and open to anyone over 18 years of age.

    For more information contact jan@hifriends.org.uk

  • ‘Project Forget-Me-Not’ Information Stall

    ‘Project Forget-Me-Not’ Information Stall

    ‘Project Forget-Me-Not’ a project making Histon and Impington a dementia-friendly community is hosting an information stall on the Green Saturday 22nd May 2021 at 9.30am – 12noon.

    For more information go to: https://www.hifriends.org.uk