WI Notes
THE APRIL MEETING was an open one and we welcomed a number of guests to listen
to our speaker who was Sue Elliott, an outreach worker from the Cambridge and
Ely branch of the Alzheimer's Society. Sue first gave us some background
information on the history of the Society and then discussed the different
types of dementia, how these were diagnosed and current help and support
available to patients and carers. She then went on to explain how the Society
works with families to provide long term support as the condition of the
patient deteriorates.
We heard that although the incidence of dementia is increasing in our ageing
population, the places in residential care are decreasing and future funding of
the drugs to help manage the symptoms is in question. Sue was kept very busy
with all the questions that these issues raised and we closed with a reminder
of the importance of keeping minds and bodies active and eating our greens.
The next meeting will be on May 15 at 7:30 in the Village Hall when we will be discussing the WI resolutions on "renewable energy" and "sport for a healthy nation" followed by entertainment by Hilary Sage. If you are not already a member, why not come along and give us a try - you will be most welcome