AFCCT – Boogie in the Bar nominated for ‘Best Community Support Initiative’

AFCCT – Boogie in the Bar nominated for ‘Best Community Support Initiative’

Scotland’s Dementia Awards, a partnership between Alzheimer Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland, NHS Health Scotland and the Scottish Social Services Council, has announced the finalists for their 6th annual Awards which set out to recognise the work of those committed to helping people living with dementia and their families.

Aberdeen FC Community Trust, along with Active Aberdeen Partnership, The Foundry, Aberdeen Health and Social Care Partnership, Alzheimer’s Scotland and M&S Bank are delighted that Boogie in the Bar has been nominated for ‘Best Community Support Initiative’.

Boogie in the Bar, held at The Foundry on the third Friday of every month is a Dementia Friendly Disco aimed at over 50s which has proved very popular so far with over 100 participants attending the 4 events which have taken place already.

The event, which aims to bring people together in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere has received high praise from participants and carers, with on couple commenting, “This was a brilliant event, my husband and I had a great time and it took us back to a time when we used to dance. It allowed both of us an afternoon away from the Dementia diagnosis.”

While another participant said, “I thought Boogie in the Bar was a great way of getting people together with music, dance and movement! As this was a part of like that was enjoyed very much back when we were young but we still enjoy now as pensioners.”

Rigorously judged by a panel of senior health, social service and third sector professionals alongside people with dementia and carers, the Awards celebrate creative approaches, innovation and best practice in all aspects of information, advice, care and support for people living with dementia.

The Awards will culminate in a celebration event on World Alzheimer’s Day, 21 September, at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel. Tickets to attend the event are available, visit ScotlandsDementiaAwards.org.uk for further details.

Henry Simmons, Chief Executive of Alzheimer Scotland and Chair of Scotland’s Dementia Awards, said: “Scotland’s Dementia Awards celebrate the work of both professionals and community groups who are committed to helping people with dementia and their families.

“As well as showcasing creativity and innovation, the awards really celebrate good ideas, meaningful partnerships and acknowledge the people and colleagues working together to help us improve the day to day lives of people living with dementia across our communities, from the Scottish Borders to the Highlands and Islands.
“All of our finalists this year are extremely deserving for their commitment in supporting people living with dementia and their families and we look forward to saying a big thank you to all our finalists and winners on the day.”

Dementia affects around 90,000 people across Scotland and by 2020 it is estimated that there will be over 1 million people living with the illness in the UK. For further information about Scotland’s Dementia Awards please visit ScotlandsDementiaAwards.org.uk. If you have any further queries about the awards event please contact us on Tel: 0141 410 0104 or email ScotlandsDementiaAwards@alzscot.org. Join the conversation and Tweet us at #SDAs17.