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Reading with Dementia is an exciting and important project delivered by Suffolk Libraries in partnership with, and funded by, The Reading Agency.
Dementia is not a universal part of aging, it does not happen to everyone as they age. However, there are some diseases that affect the brain and stop it working properly. These diseases could mean people have problems with their memory, thinking or speaking, or they may find it harder to do things others take for granted, they affect different parts of the brain meaning they affect people in different ways. When these problems get worse over time, doctors may diagnose this as dementia.The effects of dementia can be challenging and upsetting for the person with the condition and those that love and care for them.
Reading with Dementia is a new programme developed by Suffolk Libraries, with The Reading Agency, to support people living with dementia and their carers. Our libraries are safe spaces for anyone to come and talk to like-minded people about their experience with dementia, and to access resources available to them through the library,including the Reading Well collection.
To support this philosophy, Suffolk Libraries is setting up book groups in Stowmarket and Newmarket Libraries. In these locations, carers and people living with dementia will be invited, and it will provide a weekly opportunity and safe space, to be together and access support from one another, as well as resources available.
We are looking for volunteers to support staff to run these groups. It would be beneficial if you have an existing understanding of dementia and how it can affect those living with it.
The level of commitment for this role is approximately 2 hours per week. You must be 18 years old or over and a DBS check together with training will be required for this role.
If you are interested in applying or would like to know more then please contact diane.muirhead@suffolklibraries.co.uk
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 31/12/2024
Location
This job is located in Stowmarket & Newmarket, Suffolk
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About Suffolk Libraries
Suffolk Libraries is a charity which has run Suffolk’s library service since August 2012. We have kept all of Suffolk’s libraries open. There are even more libraries now than in 2012 - 45, three mobile libraries covering hundreds of stops in rural are...
