VIPS in visit to centre that aids elderly
A pioneering charity dedicated to older people and their memories welcomed three VIP visitors in Bath.
The three special guests visited the RICE Centre to meet patients and carers, to see its memory clinic and learn more about its dementia research and clinical trials.
The visitors to the Research Institute for the Care of Older People included the Mayor of Bath, the Right Worshipful Cllr Rob Appleyard, the outgoing Lord-lieutenant of Somerset Annie Maw, and the High Sheriff of Somerset, Jennifer Duke.
They were shown how psychologists at RICE use questionnaires and other visual tools to help them accurately diagnose patients with cognitive impairment and dementia.
RICE is an internationally recognised research institute, treatment centre and memory clinic dedicated to improving quality of life for older people through its research and support for people with dementia, their families and carers.
As well as undertaking dementia research and conducting clinical trials into potential treatments for dementia, RICE hosts the NHS Memory Clinic for Bath and North East Somerset.
The RICE memory clinic receives referrals from local GPS, assesses patients’ memory and thinking skills and provides treatment and medication for dementia.
The RICE Centre also runs courses for carers and CST (cognitive stimulation therapy) courses for patients.
The institute’s aim is to find a cure for dementia and research activity at RICE focuses on improving three areas of health for older
people: thinking clearly, moving well and staying strong. Their current ‘Delivering Healthy Ageing – President’s appeal’ will help fund research capability into Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias which impact on the wellbeing of older people.
The appeal aims to raise a further £120,000 to reach its target of £200,000. To find out more on the appeal visit www.rice.org.uk/support-us.