A Widnes Soroptimist ‘saved the day’ when the speaker for a recent Regional Programme Action meeting had to pull out at the last minute.
Denise Parker lectures in mental health at Liverpool John Moores University. Taking the theme ‘living well with dementia’, Denise spoke about the importance of keeping connected with a ‘normal’ life.
There may be no cure for dementia, but people living with the condition can make the most of non-pharmacological interventions such as exercise, mental stimulation and nutrition.
Denise was involved with the ‘Innovate Dementia’ 3-year pan-European project. This focussed on the day-to-day challenges of living with dementia such as perceptual problems of depth and width or colour/contrast. Appropriate changes to street signage, flooring, crockery and table coverings, for example, can make all the difference, enabling the person to maintain a successful home life.
Later, at the Soroptimists’ Council meeting, Region President Margaret outlined her plans for the year, including the Rose Bowl Challenge and the Region Conference.
Throughout the day various clubs – including SI Southport and SI Liverpool – showcased their sales stalls, and raised money for their chosen charities.
SI Crosby, taking their turn as hosts, sold cakes in aid of the International President’s 2017-9 Appeal ‘Women, Water and Leadership’.
