We had 24 members this evening. Lisa welcomed everyone including Mike Rich- CEO ‘Barnet Carers Centre’ and Andrew Wrensch -Seminar trainer.

 Lisa first invited Mike to say a few words if he had any updates. Mike has agreed to attend our meetings every 2 weeks. Mike mentioned that it was soon Dementia Awareness week. He then also mentioned that it was good news from Public health that the infection rate is now very low.

Lisa then invited Fulvia who had already asked to speak earlier about something very interesting. Fulvia agreed to take part in an Alzheimer’s Society research which is reading short stories which she is really enjoying and her husband is also. Fulvia also suggested another link about a Dementia friendly TV Show. Both links are below;

The first link is a Dementia Friendly TV Shows & Channels called My Life TV - https://mylifefilms.org/my-life-tv/

The second link is the Short Stories that Fulvia talked about in the meeting - https://blog.reedsy.com/short-stories/

This led to discussion about reminiscing and ideas were suggested that perhaps we should make time in the afternoon sessions to talk about various topics that would prompt pass memories. First topic suggested was ‘Evacuation during World War Two’

 Baerbel also told us about a site where you can take a virtual tour anywhere around the world - https://www.heygo.com/

It was then time for the Seminar and today’s seminar was on ‘Nutrition and Hydration’ Andrew presented the slides and then there was a discussion. Members raised various issues for discussion.

The majority decision for next week’s seminar will be “Sanctuary Meditation” which Andrew is happy to present.

Lisa thanked Andrew and Mike and the meeting closed at 8.32pm