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“The
health and social benefits that Age Exchange has achieved over the years
are quite remarkable. Its creative activities with young people and adults
of all ages in care settings and in the community are unparalleled. I
have been inspired over the years and I know I will be in the future.” Baroness Greengross 2008 |
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is recognised as the leading UK charity working in the field of reminiscence. In 2008 Age Exchange celebrated its 25th anniversary. |
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| Dignity Through Creative Care Seminar – held at the King’s Fund 25th April 2012  The seminar explored creative ways of improving quality of life and well-being for older people living in care and those with dementia. Dignity through Creative Care marked the conclusion of the first year of Hearts and Minds (a major 3 year reminiscence and creative arts programme for people who use mental health services in South London). The seminar included: an introduction to the work of Age Exchange and to the programme by David Savill, Artistic Director Age Exchange, a key note presentation by David Norman, Service Director Mental Health and Older Adults and Dementia, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and an evaluation presentation of the first year of activity, by Professor Helen Nicholson (and her team) from Royal Holloway University of London. Participants also took part in 3 experiential workshops focusing on the practice and learning of Hearts and Minds.  Many participants have requested copy of the power point presentations by David Norman, David Savill, and Professor Helen Nicholson’s evaluation presentation.Seminar programme > David Savill’s presentation > David Norman’s presentation > Professor Helen Nicholson’s presentation (RHUL) > If you would like a copy of the published evaluation of Year 1 of Hearts and Minds please email your request to administrator@age-exchange.org.uk
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“Wroclaw – The Meeting Place” This reminiscence inspired short film was made by Polish, Croatian, and UK students in Wroclaw, between the 16th and 22nd April 2012. The film was inspired by family memories of grandparents and great grandparents, passed down through generations to the Polish students; memories of the exodus of Poles from Lvow to start new lives in the city of Wroclaw, memories of the War, and of the communist era. Working with Croatian and UK students the young Poles created scenes, playing their ancestors. Together the students used archive material, personal experience and creativity, to create imagery, poetry, and music, in support of their short film, “Wroclaw – the Meeting Place”. The film was produced and directed by David Savill and Ivan Riches of Age Exchange. Over just 21 hours along with the documentary drama, students were taught skills in film making, sound, continuity and editing. This is their film > Hearts and Minds  Age Exchange is in its second year of delivering a major reminiscence and creative arts programme for people who use mental health services in South London. The programme is funded by the Maudsley Charity. Age Exchange is working in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to ensure service users who would most benefit from participation in the programme are able to take part. Age Exchange is currently working in 5 continuing care units across South London delivering group reminiscence and creative arts sessions for older people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Group work is supported by programme of one to one activity for older people who are bedridden or requiring individual support.  A key element of Hearts and Minds is a structured training programme for S.L.A.M. care staff and managers, providing them with training in specific reminiscence arts related skills and techniques. Training now in its second year will be enhanced by individual mentoring for care staff wanting to grow their own reminiscence arts activity within their care unit. Hearts and Minds is being evaluated by Royal Holloway University of London led by Professor Helen Nicholson. The published evaluation at the end of the 3rd year of the programme will be utilized by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to enhance the future provision of reminiscence arts practice for service users and professional staff. More details> |
"The Goldington Street Gang" Sunday June 10 2012 - 4.00pm  The Story of Unity Theatre Performed by Age Exchange Intergenerational Theatre - John Ball Primary School Theatre - Southvale Road, Blackheath SE3 0TP Click here for more details > Training Programme Our practical training programme has helped develop confident, capable and imaginative care and project workers for over 20 years. Find out how we can help you> Follow Age Exchange on  Reminiscence Centre Re-Development 2012 The Reminiscence Centre will close at lunchtime on Friday 23rd December 2011 and will not re-open to the public until the building work is complete in November 2012. This temporary closure will not affect the Bakehouse Community Library which will continue to be open to the public until it moves to its permanent new and larger location in the redeveloped Reminiscence Centre in 2012. More details> New Community Library at Age Exchange Age Exchange is developing the Reminiscence Centre to improve facilities for our established services and to house a community library service. Find out more > Age Exchange is grateful to all its funders - more> Find out about our Forthcoming Friends Events > Links Links to useful websites > |
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in England No. 1929724. Registered Office 11 Blackheath Village, London SE3 9LA Registered as Charity No: 326899 Patrons: Roy Hudd OBE Glenda Jackson MP Rt. Hon. Nick Raynsford MP Sir Sigmund Sternberg KCSG JP Baroness Greengross OBE |
