Training For Results » News http://www.training-for-results.co.uk ...achieving the best in people Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:49:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Time to Change http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2012/01/time-to-change/ http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2012/01/time-to-change/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:26:59 +0000 Rosie http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/?p=1399 Time to Change is England’s biggest ever attempt to end the stigma and discrimination that people with mental health problems face.

It is a campaign to change attitudes, and behaviour too. One in four of us will experience a mental health problem in our lifetime. Those that do are highly likely to face stigma and discrimination from others. This is an important issue for employers to start addressing in the workplace.

If you would like to find out more then visit http://time-to-change.org.uk/ . They are being supported by celebrities, organisations and others who have faced mental health issues.

 

]]> http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2012/01/time-to-change/feed/ 0 Memory Service http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2012/01/memory-service/ http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2012/01/memory-service/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:02:39 +0000 Rosie http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/?p=1390 Many people with memory loss and their families face a challenging future, either facing uncertainty about their condition or having to cope with a diagnosis and its prognosis. Added to these challenges are problems with navigating the maze of services provided by statutory, private and voluntary agencies.

“Many are not aware of the services and support available to them and only seek help once the condition has deteriorated, often months or even years later. By this point, the person with memory loss and the carer are often isolated and cut off from community support previously provided by friends and neighbours and through participation in hobbies and leisure activities.

“The new memory advisory service in Dorset will offer a much improved service by signposting help available and taking advantage of the well-established networks, partnerships, and shared vision between the county council, NHS Dorset, Age UK and other private and voluntary sector providers.” Dorset County Council

To find out more, ring the central contact number: 01305 263113 or e-mail: masadmin@acdorchester.org

 

 

 

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There are several U3A’s across Dorset, so why not discover one near you?  I attended the Dorchester one, which has some 400 members and is registered as one of our Brain Cells. I was very impressed with the friendliness, energy and enthusiasm in the meeting. As Eric Midwinter, co-founder, proclaims:  ’I am an older citizen, not a social causality, and, collectively with my friends, I am inventing my own destiny’.

]]> http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2011/12/invent-your-destiny/feed/ 0 Dancing for the Brain http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2011/12/dancing-for-the-brain/ http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2011/12/dancing-for-the-brain/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:50:12 +0000 Rosie http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/?p=1372 “I feel exhilarated after exercising my brain as well as my body” 

This was a comment from one participant of the Activate Dancing group.  http://activateperformingarts.org.uk/2011/12/14/a-dance-a-day-celebrates-a-successful-term-in-dorset.

You only have to watch Strictly Come Dancing to see how much thinking as well as physical activity has to go on. The brain thrives on mental and physical activity, so why not find out more about what is on in your area?


]]> http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2011/12/dancing-for-the-brain/feed/ 0 Memory and Age http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2011/12/memory-and-age/ http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2011/12/memory-and-age/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:47:38 +0000 Rosie http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/?p=1366 The oldest competitor in the 2011 World Memory Championships is a 74 year old grandmother from China who joined other seniors in the competition, proving that age has nothing to do with loss of memory in later life.  Those who exercise their brains by practising mental sports have a major advance – and no senior moments!

The annual event was held in China this year and you can see the results at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql-L78U_CGc. Tony Buzan and Dominic O’Brien will be speakers at our Mind Your Head Conference on August 12th 2012. Tickets are on sale now. Contact me for details. It’s your opportunity to maintain a world class brain for longer.

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