These resources can help to support quality of life for people living with dementia.
Reading Well for Dementia
Reading Well for Dementia is a books on prescription scheme which recommends helpful reading for people living with dementia. The list also includes books for family members, friends, carers, and young children, to help them understand more about it. The books provide reliable information, advice and support, as well as personal stories. They can all be borrowed from the Library. Find out more in this leaflet.
Drop-in Support
The Guernsey Alzheimer's Society runs a monthly drop-in at La Nouvelle Maraitaine Community Library for people with dementia and their carers. The drop-in takes place on the last Thursday of the month, 10.00-12.00. Find out more in this leaflet.
Tovertafel - drop in session every Thursday morning 10:00-12:00 at La Nouvelle Maraitaine Community Library. The Tovertafel is a magic table that creates moments of happiness for people living with dementia. This groundbreaking technology uses interactive light projections to entice children, adults and older people to get moving and have fun together. If you're interested in arranging a visit outside of these hours, contact Jackie on 720392 or email [email protected]
Jigsaw Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles bring joy and engagement to people with dementia.
Jigsaws are a favourite pastime for many people, and for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s they can be especially beneficial. Apart from being a fun and engaging activity to enjoy with family and friends, completing jigsaws can gently exercise the brain, benefit visual perception, and provide a sense of satisfaction and pride upon completion.
We have a collection of 13, 35 and 63-piece puzzles available to borrow. We also have 100 piece jigsaws with XXL pieces which are easier to view and handle. You can find these on the first floor in the Newspaper Room, at the far end of the Assembly Room.
For more information contact Jackie Burgess on 720392 or email [email protected]
Reading Well for Dementia
Pictures to Share
Pictures to Share books are designed to engage and entertain people with mid to later stage dementia. They provide an enjoyable way of maintaining meaningful communication with someone who may be hard to reach.
They can be used to help reduce feelings of depression, isolation and agitation, and are a great way to promote meaningful and enjoyable communication with friends, family and carers.
Our collection is available to borrow from both the main Library and our community libraries.
Find out more about Pictures to Share books here.
Pictures to Share books
Living with Dementia: digital resources
Dementia Voices
Dementia Voices brings together Innovations in Dementia's work with people with dementia, including DEEP: the UK network of dementia voices. Find out more on their website.
Living with Dementia Toolkit
This set of resources is based on research, and the direct experiences of people with dementia and their carers. These resources are here to give you hope for the future, inspire you through examples of real-life experience, and offer ideas to help you live your life as you choose. Find out more here.
Knowledge is Power booklet
The Knowledge is Power booklet provides handy hints that might help make life a little easier after a diagnosis of dementia. They have been written by people living with dementia for people living with dementia. Download the booklet here.
Playlist for Life
Music can be an incredibly powerful and meaningful tool to help people living with dementia. Playlist for Life helps you create a playlist of personally impactful music. Find out more here.
BBC Reminiscence Archive
A reminiscence tool to support people with dementia and carers. Find out more here.
Useful Links
+ Guernsey Alzheimer's Association
Supporting the carers of people with Alzheimer's through regular events and social activities.
+ Dementia Friendly Guernsey
Raising awareness of dementia and finding ways to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia in Guernsey.
+ Alzheimer's Society Guernsey
The leading care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia. Click here for the Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Services leaflet.
